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National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
917 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Severe storms expected today, especially during the afternoon 
  and evening. All forms of severe hazards are possible. 

- Additional severe storms are possible Wednesday afternoon and 
  evening. All forms of severe hazards are again possible. 

- Heavy rain is possible at times through Wednesday night. Localized 
  flooding will also be possible.

- Periodic chances for showers and a few storms late week into early 
  next week.

- Normal to slightly below normal temperatures from Thursday
  into early next week.

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Regional Hourly Observations For WHITLEY County
Issued at 900 PM EDT TUE MAY 07 2024
NORTHEAST INDIANA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
ANGOLA *+      MOCLDY    66  66 100 SW8       29.53S                  
AUBURN +       CLOUDY    68  66  94 SW5       29.55F                  
FORT WAYNE     CLOUDY    69  64  84 SW8       29.56S                  
HUNTINGTON +   CLOUDY    67  67 100 CALM      29.56S                  
KENDALLVILLE + MOCLDY    66  66  98 SW9       29.54S                  

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 900pm EDT, Tuesday May 07, 2024

Across Indiana...temperatures are near 68 degrees north, near 69 degrees central, and near 79 degrees south. Current sky conditions are partly cloudy north, mostly cloudy central, and clear south. In the north, relative humidity is near 81%, and the dew point is near 62 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 86%, and the dew point is near 65 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 74%, and the dew point is near 70 degrees. The livestock heat stress category is no stress north, no stress central, and no stress south. Winds are from the northwest at 10 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 7 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 10 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 79 degrees at Evansville. The lowest temperature is PTCLDY degrees at Warsaw 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 WHITLEY County,IN

240 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024 /140 PM CDT Tue May 7 2024/

   TORNADO WATCH 195 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ THIS
EVENING  

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern Indiana and 
southwest Michigan.

 DAY ONE  Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Tornado Watch.

Severe storms are likely late this afternoon through early evening. 
The primary threats are large hail and tornadoes with isolated
damaging winds possible.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Wednesday through Monday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation will be needed this afternoon. 

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7-Day Forecast For WHITLEY County, IN
Issued at 943 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024

REST OF TONIGHT
Mostly clear. A chance of showers and thunderstorms late this evening. Lows in the mid 50s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers in the evening, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.

THURSDAY
Showers likely. Cooler with highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of rain 70 percent.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with showers likely in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

FRIDAY
Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

SATURDAY
Partly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear with a 30 percent chance of showers. Lows around 50.

MONDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers, mainly in the evening. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 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 
                   MAY 13-17    MAY 15-21    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   Temperature:      Above        Above                                            
 Precipitation:      Above       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
Tuesday May 07, 2024 the 128th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 17.230000
Distance 0.999717 AU
Rise 06:37 EDT Set 20:46 EDT
Transit Meridian 13:41 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:09 EDT Ends 21:15 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
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MAY 7TH...HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1840...
A powerful tornado wrecked many boats at the Natchez Landing in
Mississippi, then plowed through the city on the bluff. The tornado killed
317 persons, and caused a million dollars damage. The force of the storm
caused houses to burst open. The tornado was the most deadly and
destructive in early American history. (David Ludlum)
...1964...
The temperature at White Mountain 2, located in California, dipped to 15
degrees below zero to set a record for May for the continental U.S. (The
Weather Channel)




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