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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 IROQUOIS County
Issued at 600 PM CDT FRI APR 19 2024

EAST-CENTRAL ILLINOIS
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
CHAMPAIGN      MOSUNNY   55  32  41 NW12      30.16S TC  13           
DANVILLE*      PTSUNNY   55  31  40 NW15      30.15S TC  13           
RANTOUL*       PTSUNNY   53  31  42 NW12      30.16R TC  12           
MATTOON        PTSUNNY   54  32  43 NW12      30.16R TC  12           
PARIS*         CLOUDY    56  32  41 NW13      30.17R TC  13           

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 600pm CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Illinois...temperatures are near 54 degrees north, near 54 degrees central, and near 57 degrees south. Current sky conditions are mostly sunny north, mostly sunny central, and not available south. In the north, relative humidity is near 32%, and the dew point is near 25 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 40%, and the dew point is near 30 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 40%, and the dew point is near 33 degrees. Winds are from the west at 18 mph with gusts at 38 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the northwest at 10 mph with gusts at 23 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the northeast at 9 mph south, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to not available. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 280/ degrees at Northerly Island. The lowest temperature is 52 degrees at Bloomington.


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 IROQUOIS County,IL

333 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 /433 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024/

 DAY ONE  Tonight.

Weather hazards expected  

  Limited Freeze/Frost Risk.

DISCUSSION  
 
Patchy frost and freezing temperatures are possible across 
northwest Illinois tonight.


 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday through Thursday.

Saturday night and Sunday night  
  Elevated to Significant Freeze/Frost Risk.
Tuesday  
  Limited Thunderstorm Risk.
Wednesday night  
  Limited Frost Risk.

DISCUSSION  

Periods of subfreezing temperatures and frost are possible
late Saturday night and again late Sunday night. 

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

  Spotter activation will not be necessary through tonight.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For IROQUOIS County, IL
308 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows in the mid 30s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.

SATURDAY
Sunny in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Areas of frost after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

SUNDAY
Areas of frost in the morning. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Clear. Areas of frost after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

MONDAY
Sunny in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

TUESDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Patchy frost after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s.

THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.

FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

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
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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                   APR 25-29 APR 27-MAY 3    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   Temperature:                                                                    
 Precipitation:                                                                    

....  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 19, 2024 the 110th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 11.700000
Distance 0.999719 AU
Rise 07:14 EDT Set 20:43 EDT
Transit Meridian 13:57 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:47 EDT Ends 21:10 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 19TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1775...
The first engagement of the Revolutionary War took place under clear crisp
weather at Lexington-Concord. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987)
...1941...
The temperature at Sodus NY soared to 95 degrees. The next day Albany NY
reported a record for April of 93 degrees. (The Weather Channel)
...1973...
Glenrock WY received 41 inches of snow in just 24 hours, and a storm total
of 58 inches, to establish two state records. (18th-20th) (David Ludlum)
(The Weather Channel)
...1976...
The northeastern U.S. was in the midst of an early season heat wave, and
the Boston Marathon took place in 90 degree heat. At Providence RI the
mercury hit 98 degrees. (David Ludlum)


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