Hail and Damaging Winds in Indiana, April 26, 2017

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
424 PM EDT Wed Apr 26 2017

.UPDATE...
The AVIATION Section has been updated below.

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.SYNOPSIS...
Issued at 248 PM EDT Wed Apr 26 2017

Several weather systems will affect Indiana now through the
weekend with periods of thunderstorms and heavy rain that may
produce flooding. Rain amounts will range from 2 to 4 inches
from Friday into Monday.

After a mild night tonight...temperatures below normal will
prevail for the most part, but another warm-up to near 80 will
take place Sunday before another cool down to near normal for
next week.

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.NEAR TERM /Tonight/...

Issued at 319 PM EDT Wed Apr 26 2017

Showers and thunderstorms have been progressing steadily northeast
ahead of the surface trough across the mid Mississippi valley and
will continue that movement across the NW half of our forecast
area this evening. During the overnight as the air stabilizes
thunderstorms will become more isolated while showers continue
ahead of the front. All models have produced similar guidance in
these trends and will be followed. Rainfall amounts from a quarter
to half inch, especially across western counties should cause no
flooding issues.

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.SHORT TERM /Thursday through Saturday/...

Issued at 248 PM EDT Wed Apr 26 2017

Models have been in fairly good agreement with a blended solution
working fairly well.

The first weather systems cold front will sweep across Indiana
early Thursday bringing and end to the showers with a cloudy and
breezy morning. A gradual clearing and settling of winds will take
place Thursday afternoon as ridging between weather systems
occurs. A calm night follows Thursday night.

Friday, the next system begins developing across the southern
Plains while high pressure builds east across the Great Lakes.
A weak short wave in southwest flow aloft begins to overspread
clouds and some showers into our area Friday. More substantial
convergence along a surface boundary across our southern counties
Friday night will yield a couple surges of heavy rainfall
...initially Friday night across the south that spreads north
Saturday as the boundary shifts north.

Rainfall totals Friday and Saturday will average above one inch
across most of the area...raising stream levels and likely
setting the stage for flooding when the final surge of rain and
storms comes Sunday and Sunday night.

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.LONG TERM (Sunday night through Wednesday)...

Issued at 230 PM EDT Wed Apr 26 2017

Confidence is high there for a lot of wet cool weather.

Factors affecting Indiana weather are going to be complex next week.
However, there is good agreement between different forecasting
methods. Highest rain chances will be through Monday but no really
dry period is on tap. Expect temperatures to be a few degrees
above seasonal into Sunday night, but to 10 degrees below normal
afterward.

The initialization from Central Region will be used. Likely
errors are 3 degrees or less for temperatures, and 10 percent or
less for POPs.

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.AVIATION /Discussion for the 26/2100Z TAF Update/...

Issued at 419 PM EDT Wed Apr 26 2017

UPDATE...
No flight category changes at this time.

PREVIOUS DISCUSSION...
Synopsis...strong low pressure trough and cold front from
Wisconsin to Oklahoma today will sweep into Indiana after
midnight tonight and across the state early daybreak hours
Thursday.

VFR to prevail through 271000z then behind cold front IFR decks
around 1000 feet through 271800z.

Isolated thunderstorms will develop 262200z-2400z and be a threat
for 2-3 hours. Afterwards, steadier showers and isolated
thunderstorms arrive ahead of cold front after 270600z, departing
after 271200z.

Winds from the south will be strong and gusty through early
evening today. As winds settle down after dark wind shear to
become an issue with winds aloft to 45 knots.

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.IND WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...NONE.

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SYNOPSIS...Tucek
NEAR TERM...Tucek
SHORT TERM...Tucek
LONG TERM....JK
AVIATION...Tucek/TDUD

Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
453 PM EDT Wed Apr 26 2017

INZ051>053-060-061-067>069-272100-
Vigo-Clay-Owen-Sullivan-Greene-Knox-Daviess-Martin-
Including the cities of Terre Haute and Vincennes
453 PM EDT Wed Apr 26 2017

This hazardous weather outlook is for southwestern central Indiana.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Outlook: There is a slight risk for severe thunderstorms.

Hazards: Damaging winds, large hail, lightning, brief heavy
downpours.

Timing: Thunderstorms are possible through 4 am, but best timing
for severe storms is before 11 pm.

Discussion: An approaching frontal system will bring a chance for
thunderstorms to the area. There is a slight risk these storms could
become severe, and the main threat will be damaging winds.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Outlook: There are chances for thunderstorms from Friday afternoon
through Tuesday. Severe storms will be possible Friday night, with
all modes of severe weather possible. Heavy rainfall over the weekend
may result in flooding along area rivers and other flood prone
areas.

Discussion: A very active weekend is expected with multiple rounds of
showers and storms thanks to a large area of low pressure that will
develop and move through the region.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is possible this evening.

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More information, along with other weather, hydrological and climate
information can be found at http://weather.gov/ind

INZ021-028>031-035>039-043>046-062-070-272100-
Carroll-Warren-Tippecanoe-Clinton-Howard-Fountain-Montgomery-Boone-
Tipton-Hamilton-Vermillion-Parke-Putnam-Hendricks-Monroe-Lawrence-
Including the cities of Lafayette, Frankfort, Kokomo,
Crawfordsville, Bloomington, and Bedford
453 PM EDT Wed Apr 26 2017

This hazardous weather outlook is for western parts of central
Indiana.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Outlook: Thunderstorms possible late today and tonight.

Hazards: Lightning, brief heavy downpours, small hail, gusty winds.

Timing: Beginning early evening in the west, and overspreading the
area tonight. Thunderstorm chances end by 4 am.

Discussion: An approaching frontal system will bring a chance for
thunderstorms to the area. Widespread severe storms are not
expected, although an isolated strong to severe storm cannot be ruled
out.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Outlook: There are chances for thunderstorms from Friday afternoon
through Tuesday. Severe storms will be possible Friday night, with
all modes of severe weather possible. Heavy rainfall over the weekend
may result in flooding along area rivers and other flood prone
areas.

Discussion: A very active weekend is expected with multiple rounds of
showers and storms thanks to a large area of low pressure that will
develop and move through the region.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

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More information, along with other weather, hydrological and climate
information can be found at http://weather.gov/ind

INZ040>042-047>049-054>057-063>065-071-072-272100-
Madison-Delaware-Randolph-Marion-Hancock-Henry-Morgan-Johnson-Shelby-
Rush-Brown-Bartholomew-Decatur-Jackson-Jennings-
Including the cities of Anderson, Muncie, Indianapolis, Shelbyville,
Columbus, and Seymour
453 PM EDT Wed Apr 26 2017

This hazardous weather outlook is for eastern parts of central
Indiana.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Outlook: No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

Hazards: None.

Timing: None.

Discussion: An approaching frontal system will bring a chance for
showers to eastern Indiana tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Outlook: There are chances for thunderstorms from Friday afternoon
through Tuesday. Severe storms will be possible Friday night, with
all modes of severe weather possible. Heavy rainfall over the weekend
may result in flooding along area rivers and other flood prone
areas.

Discussion: A very active weekend is expected with multiple rounds of
showers and storms thanks to a large area of low pressure that will
develop and move through the region.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

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More information, along with other weather, hydrological and climate
information can be found at http://weather.gov/ind

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
525 PM EDT WED APR 26 2017

INZ043-044-051-052-060-262200-
Clay IN-Parke IN-Vermillion IN-Vigo IN-Sullivan IN-
525 PM EDT WED APR 26 2017

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR VIGO...NORTHWESTERN SULLIVAN...
NORTHWESTERN CLAY...SOUTHERN PARKE AND SOUTHERN VERMILLION COUNTIES
UNTIL 600 PM EDT...

At 524 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles east of West Union, or 15 miles southeast of Marshall, moving
northeast at 55 mph.

Wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Terre Haute, Brazil, Clinton, West Terre Haute, Fairview Park,
Shelburn, Prairieton, Prairie Creek, Farmersburg, Seelyville,
Fairbanks, Rosedale, Staunton, Carbon, Universal, Riley, Fontanet,
Shepardsville, Bridgeton and Cory.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

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LAT...LON 3918 8762 3920 8759 3922 8757 3924 8758
      3925 8757 3926 8758 3925 8759 3926 8760
      3933 8759 3935 8753 3960 8753 3970 8751
      3968 8703 3926 8727 3908 8747 3916 8763
TIME...MOT...LOC 2124Z 207DEG 58KT 3922 8752

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
531 PM EDT WED APR 26 2017

INZ045-046-053-054-262215-
Owen IN-Morgan IN-Putnam IN-Hendricks IN-
531 PM EDT WED APR 26 2017

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHWESTERN MORGAN...
HENDRICKS...NORTHEASTERN OWEN AND EASTERN PUTNAM COUNTIES UNTIL 615
PM EDT...

At 531 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles north of Spencer, or 24 miles northwest of Bloomington, moving
northeast at 55 mph.

Dime size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Brownsburg, Greencastle, Danville, Avon, Pittsboro, Cloverdale,
Clayton, Bainbridge, Fillmore, Coatesville, North Salem, Amo,
Stilesville, Quincy, Groveland, Belle Union, Little Point, Eminence,
Cagles Mill Lake and Devore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

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LAT...LON 3944 8694 3987 8677 3987 8670 3990 8669
      3984 8633 3930 8676 3936 8694
TIME...MOT...LOC 2131Z 203DEG 50KT 3944 8681

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