Randolph 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 RANDOLPH County
Issued at 600 PM CDT THU APR 18 2024

SOUTHWEST ILLINOIS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS ALTON TSTM 77 63 61 S7 29.78F TC 25 BELLEVILLE PTSUNNY 79 64 59 S14G26 29.74F HX 81 TC 26 CAHOKIA* TSTM 78 66 66 VRB6G20 29.76R HX 80 TC 26 SPARTA* MOSUNNY 76 67 72 SE15G23 29.80F TC 25

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, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Illinois...temperatures are near 50 degrees north, near 72 degrees central, and near 79 degrees south. Current sky conditions are rain north, light rain central, and not available south. In the north, relative humidity is near 86%, and the dew point is near 46 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 68%, and the dew point is near 61 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 62%, and the dew point is near 65 degrees. The heat index is near 81 degrees south. There is patchy fog north. Winds are from the north at 7 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to rain. Winds are calm central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to light rain. Winds are from the south at 16 mph with gusts at 22 mph south, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 360/ degrees at Northerly Island. The lowest temperature is 48 degrees at 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 RANDOLPH County,IL

239 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 DAY ONE Tonight. Thunderstorms are likely today across most of the area through this evening. Some of the thunderstorms through early evening may be severe, capable of producing damaging winds, large hail, and a tornado or two. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday. There is a chance of thunderstorms over parts of the area on Monday night through Tuesday night. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotters are encouraged to report any form of severe weather to the National Weather Service in St. Louis.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For RANDOLPH County, IL
609 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 125 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING

TONIGHT
Showers with thunderstorms likely this evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce damaging winds and large hail this evening. Lows in the upper 40s. West winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Much cooler with highs in the lower 60s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows around 40. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the upper 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows around 50.
TUESDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs around 70. Chance of rain 30 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 24-28 APR 26-MAY 2 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
Thursday April 18, 2024 the 109th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 11.360000 Distance 0.999719 AU Rise 07:15 EDT Set 20:42 EDT Transit Meridian 13:58 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:48 EDT Ends 21:09 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 18TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1880... More than two dozen tornadoes were reported from Kansas and Arkansas to Wisconsin and Michigan. More than 100 persons were killed, including 65 persons at Marshfield MO. (David Ludlum) ...1906... A severe earthquake shook San Francisco, and unusual easterly winds spread fires destroying the city. (David Ludlum) ...1944... California experienced its worst hailstorm of record. Damage mounted to two million dollars as two consecutive storms devastated the Sacramento Valley destroying the fruit crop. (The Weather Channel) ...1957... A dust devil near Dracut MA lifted a small child three feet into the air, and rolled two other children on the ground. Fortunately none of the three were hurt. The dust devil was accompanied by a loud whistling sound as it moved westward. (The Weather Channel) ...1970... Rapid City SD received a record 22 inches of snow in 24 hours. (17th-18th) (The Weather Channel)

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