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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 EDGAR County
Issued at 200 AM CDT WED APR 24 2024

EAST-CENTRAL ILLINOIS
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
CHAMPAIGN      CLEAR     48  43  82 NW10      29.99R TC   9           
DANVILLE*      CLEAR     50  45  81 NW12      29.97S TC  10           
MATTOON        CLEAR     50  47  89 W6        29.98S TC  10           
PARIS*         CLEAR     46  46  97 W7        29.99R TC   8           

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 200am CDT, Wednesday April 24, 2024

Across Illinois...temperatures are near 41 degrees north. Current sky condition is mostly cloudy north. In the north, relative humidity is near 73%, and the dew point is near 33 degrees. Winds are from the north at 26 mph with gusts at 32 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are unavailable central. Winds are unavailable south. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 46 degrees at Taylorville. The lowest temperature is 39 degrees at Waukegan and Northerly Island.


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 EDGAR County,IL

350 PM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024

 DAY ONE  Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Wednesday through Monday.

Look for periods of isolated to scattered thunderstorms from 
Thursday night through Sunday. Some of the storms could be severe, 
with potential for all severe threats. The greatest severe storm 
chances during the Thursday night to Sunday time frame are currently
on Friday and Friday night, along and west of the Illinois River,
and also Sunday afternoon and Sunday night across the whole area.

Excessive rainfall is possible Thursday night through Monday. Most
locations could see anywhere from 2 to 3 inches of rain through the
period. However, there is a 10-20% chance of greater than 3 inches 
of rain along and west of I-55 from Friday morning through Monday 
morning. 

Minor flooding should end along the Wabash river today, while minor
flooding along the Illinois River will continue through the week.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation is not anticipated tonight.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For EDGAR County, IL
1136 PM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024


DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT WEDNESDAY

OVERNIGHT
Mostly clear. Areas of dense fog late this evening, then patchy fog. Lows in the lower 40s. West winds around 10 mph, becoming northwest.

WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Areas of frost after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

THURSDAY
Areas of frost in the morning. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the mid 40s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.

FRIDAY
Showers, mainly in the morning. Breezy with highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 80 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Breezy and not as cool. Near steady temperature in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Breezy with lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Breezy with highs around 80. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Breezy with lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

MONDAY
Becoming partly sunny in the afternoon. Showers likely, mainly in the morning. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Cooler with lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.

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 29-MAY 3  MAY 1-MAY 7    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   Temperature:      Above        Above                                            
 Precipitation:     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

Wednesday April 24, 2024 the 115th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 13.370000
Distance 0.999718 AU
Rise 07:07 EDT Set 20:48 EDT
Transit Meridian 13:56 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:39 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


Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

APRIL 24TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1899...
Two women and one son lived to tell the story of being picked up by a
tornado and carried more than a fourth of a mile, flying far above the
church steeples, before being gently set down again. The young boy and one
of the ladies said they had the pleasure of flying alongside a horse. The
horse "kicked and struggled" as it flew high above, and was set down
unharmed about a mile away. (The Weather Channel)
...1908...
Severe thunderstorms spawned eighteen tornadoes over across the Central
Gulf Coast States claiming the lives of 310 persons. The state of
Mississippi was hardest hit. A tornado near Hattiesburg MS killed 143
persons and caused more than half a million dollars damage. Four violent
tornadoes accounted for 279 of the 310 deaths. The deadliest of the four
tornadoes swelled to a width of 2.5 miles as it passed near Amite LA. The
tornado also leveled most of Purvis MS. (David Ludlum) (The Weather
Channel)
...1925...
Louisville's and Bowling Green's warmest April temperature: 91 and 96 
degrees, respectively. Also, Lexington's earliest 90 degree temperature (90 
degrees). (NWS Louisville)
...1980...
Three of eight helicopters were damaged in a sandstorm during a 
failed-attempt to rescue 52 American hostages held in Iran. The hostages 
were later released on January 20, 1981.
...2005...
The latest measurable snowfall on record occurred across parts of Kentucky 
last year. The snow was the result of cold air and moisture wrapping around 
an area of low pressure located over the northeast United States. 
Accumulating snow was mainly confined to the ridgetops and higher 
elevations of extreme east Kentucky but at least a few flakes were reported 
just about everywhere. Some amounts reported from across eastern and 
central Kentucky  include...0.6 inches in Booneville...1.0 inch at 
Jeremiah...1.2 inches at the Jackson Weather Office...1.5 inches at 
Cumberland...4.0 inches at Lynch...and 5.0 inches at Closplint. (NWS Jackson)

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