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National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
626 AM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Some frost possible across North Central Indiana this morning 

- Active pattern returns Friday into next week with above normal 
  temperatures and frequent storm chances

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Regional Hourly Observations For RIPLEY County
Issued at 700 AM EDT THU APR 25 2024
SOUTH CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST INDIANA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
BATESVILLE +   CLOUDY    37  37 100 CALM      30.29S                  
BEDFORD +      CLEAR     34  32  93 NE5       30.28S WCI  30          
BLOOMINGTON    CLEAR     37  32  82 NE6       30.29S WCI  32          
FRENCH LICK *+ CLEAR    N/A N/A N/A NE6       30.27S                  
JEFFERSONVL +  CLEAR     37  36  93 N3        30.28S                  
MADISON *+     CLEAR     32  32 100 CALM      30.30S                  

Hourly Obs., Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, Rh, Wind, Regional Obs., Station Model, Surface 4-Panel
Meteograms: South Bend , Fort Wayne , Lafayette , Indianapolis , Evansville


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Indiana
Based on observations at 700am EDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Indiana...temperatures are near 29 degrees north, near 42 degrees central, and near 41 degrees south. Current sky conditions are partly cloudy north, mostly cloudy central, and clear south. In the north, relative humidity is near 89%, and the dew point is near 26 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 70%, and the dew point is near 33 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 86%, and the dew point is near 37 degrees. Winds are calm north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northeast at 7 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northeast at 8 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 45 degrees at Shelbyville. The lowest temperature is PTCLDY degrees at Warsaw.


Current NOWCAST not available:
Nowcasts are not issued routinely during fair weather. Only when
precipitation or other significant weather is occuring in this county will these
forecasts be issued. Currently, there is no short term forecast in effect.

U.S. Radar, All NWS Radars (In near-real time), LSI Heat Index, Wind Chill Map
Hazardous Weather Outlook For RIPLEY County,IN

436 AM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and tonight.

Patchy frost will be possible this morning.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday.

There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For RIPLEY County, IN
Issued at 649 AM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024

TODAY
Partly cloudy early this morning, then clearing. Patchy frost this morning. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.

TONIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.

FRIDAY
Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Warmer with lows in the upper 50s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Unseasonably warm with lows in the lower 60s.

SUNDAY
Partly cloudy. Unseasonably warm with highs around 80.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Unseasonably warm with lows in the mid 60s.

MONDAY
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Unseasonably warm with lows around 60. Chance of rain 60 percent.

TUESDAY
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Indiana
                              INDIANA                                                                     
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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                APR 30-MAY 4  MAY 2-MAY 8    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   Temperature:      Above        Above                                            
 Precipitation:      Below       Normal                                            

....  Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
5 Day Rainfall Total Forecast, 6 to 10 Day , 8 to 14 Day , Text, 30-Day Outook, 90-Day, 120-Day

Almanac Information
Thursday April 25, 2024 the 116th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 13.690000
Distance 0.999718 AU
Rise 06:52 EDT Set 20:34 EDT
Transit Meridian 13:42 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:24 EDT Ends 21:02 EDT

Calculations made for central point in the state.
Time in ET -- and will vary due to location and
elevation -- Priddy

Yesterday's Highs , Lows
Sunrise/Sunset/Moonrise/Moonset Computation (USN)

Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today
APRIL 25TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1875...
New York City received three inches of snow, the latest measurable snow of
record for that location. (David Ludlum)
...1898...
The temperature at Volcano Springs CA hit 118 degrees to establish a U.S.
record for the month of April. (The Weather Channel)
...1910...
Chicago IL was blanketed with 2.5 inches of snow, and a total of 6.5 inches
between the 22nd and the 26th. It was the latest significant snow of record
for the city. (The Weather Channel)
...1920...
Atlanta GA received 1.5 inches of snow, and experienced their latest freeze
of record with a morning low of 32 degrees. The high of just 39 degrees was
only their second daily high colder than 40 degrees in April. (The Weather
Channel)


Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky