Scott 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 SCOTT County
Issued at 900 PM CDT FRI APR 19 2024

WEST-CENTRAL ILLINOIS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS QUINCY PTCLDY 49 37 63 SW5 30.20R TC 9 GALESBURG* CLEAR 46 33 61 W6 30.18R TC 8 MACOMB* PTCLDY 47 37 68 W6 30.21R TC 8 JACKSONVILLE* PTCLDY 49 32 51 SW3 30.20R TC 10 PITTSFIELD* PTCLDY 51 35 54 CALM 30.21R TC 10

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 900pm CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Illinois...temperatures are near 46 degrees north, near 52 degrees central, and near 49 degrees south. Current sky conditions are clear north, mostly cloudy central, and partly cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 45%, and the dew point is near 26 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 50%, and the dew point is near 34 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 74%, and the dew point is near 41 degrees. Winds are from the west at 17 mph with gusts at 24 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the west at 6 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 230/ degrees at Northerly Island. The lowest temperature is 43 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 SCOTT County,IL

829 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 DAY ONE Tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday. Frost is anticipated Saturday night, as low temperatures drop into the middle 30s. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not anticipated tonight.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For SCOTT County, IL
837 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 REST OF TONIGHT
Partly cloudy early this evening, then clearing. Lows in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Areas of frost after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph, diminishing to around 5 mph after midnight.
SUNDAY
Areas of frost in the morning. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest after midnight.
MONDAY
Areas of frost in the morning. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 50s.
TUESDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the mid 40s.
WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows around 50. Chance of rain 50 percent.
FRIDAY
Showers likely. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 60 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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