Tazewell 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 TAZEWELL County
Issued at 100 PM CDT THU APR 18 2024

CENTRAL ILLINOIS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS PONTIAC CLOUDY 61 41 49 SE14 30.03F TC 16 BLOOMINGTON CLOUDY 62 44 51 E14 30.03F TC 17 DECATUR CLOUDY 67 51 56 E12 30.01F TC 19 PEORIA CLOUDY 59 46 62 E10G21 29.98F TC 15 6HR MIN TEMP: 52; 6HR MAX TEMP: 60; 6HR PCP: 0.01; LACON* CLOUDY 59 42 51 SE10G17 30.01F TC 15 LINCOLN* PTSUNNY 65 48 55 E16G22 29.98F TC 18 SPRINGFIELD PTSUNNY 67 49 52 E17G23 29.96F TC 19 6HR MIN TEMP: 52; 6HR MAX TEMP: 68; TAYLORVILLE PTSUNNY 70 52 52 MISG 29.97F TC 21

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Meteograms : Springfield , Peoria , Quad City , Chicago (O'Hare) , Rockford
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Illinois
Based on observations at 100pm CDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Illinois...temperatures are near 52 degrees north, near 67 degrees central, and near 71 degrees south. Current sky conditions are cloudy north, cloudy central, and not available south. In the north, relative humidity is near 74%, and the dew point is near 44 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 56%, and the dew point is near 51 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 84%, and the dew point is near 66 degrees. Winds are variable at 5 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 12 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are variable at 5 mph south, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to not available. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 80/ degrees at Northerly Island. The lowest temperature is 49 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 TAZEWELL County,IL

105 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 DAY ONE This afternoon and tonight. Scattered thunderstorms between 3 and 7 pm could produce some gusty winds and small hail. There is a level 1 of 5 (marginal) chance for severe weather with these storms. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not anticipated through tonight.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For TAZEWELL County, IL
107 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 THIS AFTERNOON
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 40s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
FRIDAY
Sunny in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Cooler with highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows around 40. West winds around 10 mph.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Areas of frost after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s.
SUNDAY
Areas of frost in the morning. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
TUESDAY
Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly 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 23-27 APR 25-MAY 1 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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