Pulaski 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 PULASKI County
Issued at 1100 PM CDT MON APR 15 2024

SOUTH-CENTRAL ILLINOIS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS CARBONDALE MOCLDY 73 63 70 S12 29.91F TC 23 CAIRO* MOCLDY 73 63 70 SW8 29.96S TC 23 EFFINGHAM* PTCLDY 72 52 50 E7 29.94F TC 22 MARION MOCLDY 71 63 75 S8 29.93S TC 22 MT. VERNON PTCLDY 73 64 73 SE3 29.92S TC 23 CENTRALIA* PTCLDY 75 64 67 S8 29.91S TC 24 SALEM* PTCLDY 75 64 68 S5 29.91S TC 24 METROPOLIS* CLOUDY 71 62 72 SW6 29.96S TC 22

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 1100pm CDT, Monday April 15, 2024

Across Illinois...temperatures are near 62 degrees north, near 65 degrees central, and near 73 degrees south. Current sky conditions are clear north, mostly cloudy central, and partly cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 33%, and the dew point is near 33 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 62%, and the dew point is near 52 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 73%, and the dew point is near 64 degrees. Winds are from the northeast at 7 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 10 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southeast at 3 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 75 degrees at Salem, Centralia, and Belleville. The lowest temperature is 10/ degrees at 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 PULASKI County,IL

229 PM CDT Mon Apr 15 2024 /329 PM EDT Mon Apr 15 2024/ DAY ONE This Afternoon and Tonight Isolated strong storms are possible mainly along and around the I-64 corridor, where hail and gusty winds could pose a potential hazard should a storm develop. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Tuesday through Sunday All severe weather hazards are on the table with an organized storm system's approach Tuesday and passage Wednesday. The best chance of severe weather will be from late Tuesday afternoon and evening, into Tuesday night, and then again during the daytime Wednesday. Winds will become increasingly gusty Tuesday and Wednesday, with 30 to 40 mph gusts possible. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotters should maintain a vigilant weather watch for potential activation over the course of the next 48 hours.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For PULASKI County, IL
946 PM CDT Mon Apr 15 2024 TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TUESDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to around 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Showers with thunderstorms likely in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds around 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the mid 50s. West winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming north around 5 mph after midnight.
THURSDAY
Sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
SUNDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. 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 APR 21-25 APR 23-29 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Below Above Above Normal Precipitation: Normal Above 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
Tuesday April 16, 2024 the 107th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 10.670000 Distance 0.999719 AU Rise 07:18 EDT Set 20:40 EDT Transit Meridian 13:58 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:51 EDT Ends 21:07 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 16TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1851... The famous "Lighthouse Storm" raged near Boston Harbor. Whole gales and gigantic waves destroyed Minot Light with its two keepers still inside. The storm resulted in great shipping losses and coastal erosion. (David Ludlum) ...1880... A tornado near Marshall MO carried the heavy timbers of an entire home a distance of twelve miles. (The Weather Channel) ...1933... Franklin Lake NH was buried under 35 inches of snow. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987) ...1960... A wind gust of 70 mph was measured at the Stapleton International Airport in Denver CO, their highest wind gust of record. (The Weather Channel)

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