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Weather Summary For Central And Southeast Illinois
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
858 PM CDT Wed Jul 31 2019

Cirrus clouds moved across western Illinois this evening, as a
band of rainfall slid through eastern Missouri. Temperatures late
evening were beginning to fall into the 60s.

The dry and seasonable weather pattern will continue through the
remainder of this week and into the weekend. As High pressure
slides toward the East Coast this weekend, temperatures will climb
back into the upper 80s to near 90 by Sunday.

Lows tonight will drop into the mid 50s to mid 60s. Highs Thursday
will peak in the upper 70s across northeast Indiana, increasing
southwest to the mid 80s in Missouri.

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Regional Hourly Observations For CRAWFORD County
Issued at 400 AM CDT FRI MAR 29 2024

SOUTHEAST ILLINOIS
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
LAWRENCEVILLE  CLEAR     42  34  73 SW9       30.07S TC   6           
FAIRFIELD*     CLEAR     46  36  69 SW5       30.08S TC   8           
CARMI*         CLEAR     47  36  65 SW7       30.09S TC   9           

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint Map, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Meteograms : Springfield , Peoria , Quad City , Chicago (O'Hare) , Rockford


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Illinois
Based on observations at 400am CDT, Friday March 29, 2024

Across Illinois...temperatures are near 27 degrees north, near 46 degrees central, and near 45 degrees south. Current sky conditions are partly cloudy north, cloudy central, and clear south. In the north, relative humidity is near 78%, and the dew point is near 21 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 68%, and the dew point is near 36 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 73%, and the dew point is near 37 degrees. Winds are from the south at 3 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southwest at 3 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 340/ degrees at Northerly Island. The lowest temperature is 27 degrees at Rockford.


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 CRAWFORD County,IL

311 PM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024

 DAY ONE  Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday.

Occasional thunderstorms are possible Friday night through Tuesday.
While a strong storm or two can't be ruled out Friday night, there 
is a better chance for severe thunderstorms on Sunday and especially 
Monday, with damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes all possible.

There is a 20 to 50 percent chance of freezing temperatures Tuesday 
night and Wednesday night that could damage sensitive early season 
vegetation.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation is not anticipated tonight.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For CRAWFORD County, IL
436 AM CDT Fri Mar 29 2024

TODAY
Mostly sunny. Highs around 70. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the mid 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

SATURDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
A chance of showers in the evening. Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. West winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of rain 30 percent.

SUNDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south around 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds. Breezy with lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 80 percent.

TUESDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning. Cooler. Near steady temperature in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the upper 30s.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the upper 50s.

12-48 Hr Surface, 12-48 Hr ETA 500mb/Sfc, TWC Forecast, Fire Danger, Day 1 Precip, Day 2 Precip, Days 1-5 Precip
NGM 60 Hr Forecast Meteograms : Springfield , Peoria , Quad City , Chicago (O'Hare) , Rockford , Severe Weather Pot.-Day 1, Day 2


Medium & Long Range Outlook For Illinois
                             ILLINOIS                                                                     
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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                 APR 3-APR 7 APR 5-APR 11    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
                 -----------  -----------  --------  ---------
   Temperature:      Above        Above      Above     Normal                      
 Precipitation:      Below        Above     Normal     Normal                      

....  Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
5 Day Rainfall Forecast, 6 to 10 Day , 8 to 14 Day , Text, 30-Day Outook, 90-Day Outook, 120-Day Outlook
MRF 10-Day Forecast Meteograms : Springfield , Peoria , Quad City , Chicago (O'Hare) , Rockford

Almanac Information

Friday March 29, 2024 the 89th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 3.980000
Distance 0.999720 AU
Rise 06:46 EDT Set 19:21 EDT
Transit Meridian 13:03 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:20 EDT Ends 19:47 EDT

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


Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

MARCH 29TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1886...
Atlanta GA was drenched with a record 7.36 inches of rain in 24 hours. (The
Weather Channel)
...1920...
Clear Spring MD received 31 inches of snow in 24 hours to establish a state
record. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987)
...1921...
The temperature in Washington D.C. dropped from 82 degrees to 26 degres
thus ending an early spring. (David Ludlum)
...1935...
A severe duststorm blanketed Amarillo TX for 84 hours. During one six hour
period the visibility was near zero. (28th-31st) (The Weather Channel)
...1945...
Providence RI hit 90 degrees to establish a March record for the New
England area. (The Weather Channel)

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