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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 OGLE County
Issued at 200 PM CDT THU APR 25 2024

NORTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
ROCKFORD       MOSUNNY   59  28  30 VRB7      30.29F TC  15           
FREEPORT*      SUNNY     58  26  29 SE12G17   30.28F TC  15           
ROCHELLE*      SUNNY     58  28  31 SE6       30.27F TC  14           
DE KALB*       SUNNY     56  26  31 E9        30.29F TC  13           
PERU*          MOSUNNY   59  31  34 E10G17    30.26F TC  15           

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 200pm CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Illinois...temperatures are near 59 degrees north, near 59 degrees central, and near 62 degrees south. Current sky conditions are mostly sunny north, mostly sunny central, and partly sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 30%, and the dew point is near 28 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 51%, and the dew point is near 41 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 42%, and the dew point is near 39 degrees. Winds are variable at 7 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 14 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southeast at 5 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 66 degrees at Metropolis. The lowest temperature is 43 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 OGLE County,IL

222 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 /322 PM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024/

 DAY ONE  Tonight.

Weather hazards expected  

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday.

Saturday  
  Limited Severe Thunderstorm Risk.
  Limited Flooding Risk.
Sunday  
  Limited Severe Thunderstorm Risk.
Tuesday and Wednesday  
  Limited Thunderstorm Risk.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

  Spotter activation will not be necessary through tonight.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For OGLE County, IL
208 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024

TONIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy late in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy late in the night. Lows in the lower 40s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

FRIDAY
A chance of showers in the morning, then showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Cloudy. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Turning warmer and more humid with lows in the upper 50s. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.

SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then thunderstorms likely after midnight. Unseasonably mild. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.

SUNDAY
Windy. Thunderstorms likely. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Windy. Thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows around 60. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.

MONDAY
Mostly cloudy. Thunderstorms likely, mainly in the morning. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the upper 40s.

TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s.

WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly sunny with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. A chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.

THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. 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                                                                     
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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                APR 30-MAY 4  MAY 2-MAY 8    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

Thursday April 25, 2024 the 116th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 13.690000
Distance 0.999718 AU
Rise 07:06 EDT Set 20:49 EDT
Transit Meridian 13:56 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:38 EDT Ends 21:16 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 25TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1875...
New York City received three inches of snow, the latest measurable snow of
record for that location. (David Ludlum)
...1898...
The temperature at Volcano Springs CA hit 118 degrees to establish a U.S.
record for the month of April. (The Weather Channel)
...1910...
Chicago IL was blanketed with 2.5 inches of snow, and a total of 6.5 inches
between the 22nd and the 26th. It was the latest significant snow of record
for the city. (The Weather Channel)
...1920...
Atlanta GA received 1.5 inches of snow, and experienced their latest freeze
of record with a morning low of 32 degrees. The high of just 39 degrees was
only their second daily high colder than 40 degrees in April. (The Weather
Channel)


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