Mercer 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 MERCER County
Issued at 800 PM CDT FRI APR 19 2024

NORTHWEST ILLINOIS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS MOLINE CLEAR 52 28 39 NW15 30.12R TC 11 STERLING* CLEAR 49 27 42 W20 30.10R 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 800pm CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Illinois...temperatures are near 49 degrees north, near 52 degrees central, and near 51 degrees south. Current sky conditions are partly cloudy north, mostly cloudy central, and not available south. In the north, relative humidity is near 41%, and the dew point is near 26 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 46%, and the dew point is near 32 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 71%, and the dew point is near 42 degrees. Winds are from the west at 17 mph with gusts at 28 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the west at 9 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm 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 47 degrees at Rochelle and Freeport.

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 MERCER County,IL

237 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 DAY ONE THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT A Freeze Warning is in effect for parts of eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois from midnight through 8 AM Saturday. Temperatures are forecast to fall below freezing in the warning area. Please see the warning for details. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY Frost or freeze headlines may be needed Saturday night and again on Sunday night. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation will not be needed tonight.
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7-Day Forecast For MERCER County, IL
645 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 TONIGHT
Partly cloudy this evening, then becoming mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Widespread frost after midnight. Lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph, diminishing to around 5 mph after midnight.
SUNDAY
Widespread frost in the morning. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the mid 30s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
MONDAY
Sunny in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Areas of frost in the morning. Highs in the mid 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Not as cool with lows in the lower 50s.
TUESDAY
Showers likely. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY
Mostly clear. Lows around 40. Highs in the lower 60s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the mid 60s.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
FRIDAY
Showers likely. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Illinois ILLINOIS --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY APR 25-29 APR 27-MAY 3 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- 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 --------------------------------------------------- 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)

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