Brown 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 BROWN County
Issued at 500 PM CDT WED MAY 08 2024

WEST-CENTRAL ILLINOIS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS QUINCY TSTM 68 58 70 S6 29.60R TC 20 GALESBURG* SUNNY 81 54 39 SE10G18 29.62S HX 80 TC 27 MACOMB* SUNNY 79 45 30 SE18G25 29.62S TC 26 JACKSONVILLE* N/A 63 62 98 E9 29.57F THUNDER TC 17 PITTSFIELD* CLOUDY 65 62 90 E5 29.58F THUNDER TC 19

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, Wednesday May 08, 2024

Across Illinois...temperatures are near 80 degrees north, near 69 degrees central, and near 73 degrees south. Current sky conditions are mostly sunny north, light rain central, and partly sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 30%, and the dew point is near 46 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 75%, and the dew point is near 61 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 81%, and the dew point is near 67 degrees. The livestock heat stress category is no stress north, no stress central, and no stress south. Winds are from the southeast at 8 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 10 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to light rain. Winds are from the southeast at 6 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 82 degrees at Metropolis. 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 BROWN County,IL

358 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024 DAY ONE Tonight. Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are expected through early this evening. All severe weather hazards are possible including large hail, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes. Training thunderstorms will be capable of producing locally heavy rainfall and flash flooding. A Flood Watch has been issued for portions of southeastern Missouri and southwestern Illinois. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Thursday through Tuesday. There is a chance of thunderstorms for parts of the area from late Sunday through Tuesday. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotters are encouraged to report occurrences of large hail, wind damage and tornadoes to NWS St. Louis.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For BROWN County, IL
455 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024 TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms this evening. Lows in the mid 50s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Lows around 50. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs around 70. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the lower 50s. West winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 70s. Lows in the lower 50s.
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
TUESDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
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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 MAY 14-18 MAY 16-22 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Above Above .... 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
Wednesday May 08, 2024 the 129th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 17.500000 Distance 0.999717 AU Rise 06:50 EDT Set 21:01 EDT Transit Meridian 13:55 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:21 EDT Ends 21:30 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

///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// MAY 8TH...HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1784... A deadly hailstorm in South Carolina hit the town of Winnsborough. The hailstones, measuring as much as nine inches in circumference, killed several persons, and a great number of sheep, lambs and birds. (David Ludlum) ...1803... A freak spring storm produced heavy snow from southern Indiana to New England. The storm made sleighing possible in Massachusetts, but also ruined shade trees in Philadelphia. (David Ludlum) ...1895... A light rainshower in Winnipeg dropped a mixture of rain and black ants on the city. Most of the black ants were the size of huge wasps. ...1981... The Dallas/Fort Worth area experienced its worst hailstorm of record as baseball to grapefruit size hail, accompanied by 100 mph winds, caused nearly 200 million dollars damage. Hail accumulated eight inches deep at Cedar Hill TX. (The Weather Channel) ... 2003... A tornado (F0) occurred in Breckinridge County along a one mile long path. Numerous adult trees were uprooted in the Hoosier National Forest by an F1 tornado in Perry County. (NWS Louisville)

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