Ford County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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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 FORD County
Issued at 300 PM CDT FRI APR 26 2024

EAST-CENTRAL ILLINOIS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS CHAMPAIGN LGT RAIN 56 50 80 E13 29.98R TC 13 DANVILLE* LGT RAIN 56 52 87 E8 30.00F TC 13 RANTOUL* LGT RAIN 53 51 93 E10 29.98S TC 12 MATTOON LGT RAIN 64 52 64 S15 29.97R TC 18 PARIS* CLOUDY 63 52 67 SE16 30.00R TC 17

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 300pm CDT, Friday April 26, 2024

Across Illinois...temperatures are near 51 degrees north, near 61 degrees central, and near 70 degrees south. Current sky conditions are light rain north, light rain central, and heavy rain south. In the north, relative humidity is near 83%, and the dew point is near 46 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 81%, and the dew point is near 55 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 78%, and the dew point is near 63 degrees. Winds are from the east at 9 mph with gusts at 26 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and light rain. Winds are from the southeast at 13 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and light rain. Winds are from the southwest at 14 mph south, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and heavy rain. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 140/ degrees at Northerly Island. The lowest temperature is 47 degrees at Waukegan.

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 FORD County,IL
238 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024 /338 PM EDT Fri Apr 26 2024/ DAY ONE Tonight. Weather hazards expected Limited Thunderstorm Risk...with an associated: Limited Hail Risk...up to nickel size. Limited Damaging Wind Risk...up to 50 mph. DISCUSSION A few thunderstorms will move across the area after dark. While severe weather is not expected, the strongest storms may produce non-damaging hail and gusty winds. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday. Saturday and Sunday Limited Severe Thunderstorm Risk. Limited Flooding Risk. Monday through Thursday Limited Thunderstorm Risk. DISCUSSION Additional showers and thunderstorms are expected Saturday evening through Sunday morning, and again on Sunday. A few storms may become severe with both rounds. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not anticipated at this time. GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY: Moving toward the northeast at 40 mph.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For FORD County, IL
233 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024 TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Showers and a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Turning warmer and more humid. Nearly steady temperatures in the lower 60s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
SATURDAY
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Unseasonably mild. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
SUNDAY
Windy. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs around 80. South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Unseasonably mild. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
MONDAY
Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s.
THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
FRIDAY
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s.
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 --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY MAY 2-MAY 6 MAY 4-MAY 10 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Above 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 April 26, 2024 the 117th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 14.010000 Distance 0.999718 AU Rise 07:04 EDT Set 20:50 EDT Transit Meridian 13:56 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:37 EDT Ends 21:17 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 26TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1834... Killer frosts were reported in the Deep South. The frost was quite severe around Huntsville AL, and highlighted a backward spring in the South that year. (David Ludlum) ...1978... An unusually strong occluded front swept out of the Gulf of Alaska and produced the first April thunderstorm of record at Fairbanks. Pea size hail fell northeast of Fairbanks from thunderstorms whose tops were less than 8000 feet. (The Weather Channel) ...1984... Severe thunderstorms associated with an intense cyclone spawned a total of forty-seven tornadoes in two days from Louisiana to Upper Michigan. The tornadoes killed 16 persons and injured 259 others. (Storm Data)

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