Richland 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 RICHLAND County
Issued at 500 PM CDT TUE APR 16 2024

SOUTHEAST ILLINOIS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS LAWRENCEVILLE PTSUNNY 84 52 33 S22G36 29.78F HX 82 TC 29 FLORA* CLOUDY 79 57 47 S14 29.77R HX 80 TC 26 FAIRFIELD* CLOUDY 79 56 44 S16 29.78R HX 80 TC 26 CARMI* PTSUNNY 81 54 38 S15 29.78S HX 80 TC 27

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 500pm CDT, Tuesday April 16, 2024

Across Illinois...temperatures are near 73 degrees north, near 78 degrees central, and near 79 degrees south. Current sky conditions are thunderstorms north, cloudy central, and cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 68%, and the dew point is near 62 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 49%, and the dew point is near 58 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 50%, and the dew point is near 59 degrees. The heat index is near 80 degrees south. Winds are from the east at 14 mph with gusts at 31 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and thunderstorms. Winds are from the south at 22 mph with gusts at 31 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the south at 20 mph with gusts at 25 mph south, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 170/ degrees at Northerly Island. The lowest temperature is 61 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 RICHLAND County,IL

345 PM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024 DAY ONE Tonight. South winds will gust around 45 mph through the early evening hours, causing some difficult travel on west to east oriented roads. Areas of blowing gust will be possible, which could limit visibility to less than one-quarter mile in localized areas. Thunderstorms will begin moving into the area by early evening, and should be out of the state by midnight. Some of these storms will be strong to severe, with damaging winds and hail being the primary risks. However, a tornado or two cannot be ruled out. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Wednesday through Monday. West winds will increase Wednesday and gust to around 35 mph, with difficult travel on north to south oriented roads. Scattered thunderstorms are possible Thursday afternoon and night. A few of these may be strong to severe, with damaging winds and hail the primary risks. Minor flooding on the Wabash River will continue for several more days. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation may be needed this evening, with the most likely time frame between 7 pm and midnight. Expected storm motion is toward the northeast around 40 mph.
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7-Day Forecast For RICHLAND County, IL
321 PM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024
WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING

THIS AFTERNOON
Mostly sunny with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may be severe with damaging winds and large hail. Near steady temperature in the lower 80s. South winds around 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
TONIGHT
Showers. A chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may be severe with damaging winds and large hail in the evening. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then sunny in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Clear, cooler with lows in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers, mainly in the evening. Lows around 50. Chance of rain 90 percent.
FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s. Lows in the mid 40s.
SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s. Lows around 40.
MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
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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 22-26 APR 24-30 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
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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