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National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
255 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 RUSH County
Issued at 400 AM EDT THU APR 25 2024
CENTRAL INDIANA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
ANDERSON +     CLOUDY    43  32  65 NE7       30.28S                  
FISHERS *+     CLOUDY    42  33  70 E7        30.29R                  
FRANKFORT +      N/A    N/A N/A N/A MISG        N/A                   
INDIANAPOLIS   PTCLDY    40  33  76 N3        30.27S                  
-EAGLE CREEK   MOCLDY    39  32  76 N3        30.27S                  
KOKOMO +       CLEAR     38  35  89 NE6       30.29S WCI  33          
MARION +       CLOUDY    42  34  74 E6        30.29S                  
SHELBYVILLE    MOCLDY    39  32  76 NE5       30.27S WCI  36          

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 400am EDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Indiana...temperatures are near 29 degrees north, near 40 degrees central, and near 44 degrees south. Current sky conditions are clear north, partly 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 76%, and the dew point is near 33 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 82%, and the dew point is near 39 degrees. Winds are calm north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the north at 3 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northeast at 7 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 44 degrees at Evansville. The lowest temperature is CLEAR degrees at Warsaw, Kokomo, and Huntingburg.


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.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For RUSH County,IN

319 PM EDT Wed Apr 24 2024

 DAY ONE  Through Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Thursday through Tuesday.

Thunderstorms are possible Friday through early next week. 
Lightning is a hazard with any storm.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

  Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For RUSH County, IN
Issued at 259 AM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024

TODAY
Partly cloudy toward daybreak, then clearing. Highs in the upper 50s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.

TONIGHT
Mostly clear through midnight, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph toward daybreak.

FRIDAY
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms through midnight, then a slight chance of thunderstorms toward daybreak. Not as cool. Near steady temperature in the lower 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. A slight chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers, mainly in the morning. Windy, warmer with highs in the upper 70s. South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY
Partly cloudy and breezy. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the lower 80s.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A slight chance of showers through midnight, then a chance of showers toward daybreak. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

TUESDAY
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. A 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s.

TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the upper 70s.

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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