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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 CARROLL County
Issued at 800 AM CDT THU MAR 28 2024

NORTHWEST ILLINOIS
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
MOLINE         PTSUNNY   33  24  69 CALM      30.14R TC   1           
STERLING*      PTSUNNY   32  29  88 SW3       30.16R TC   0           
SAVANNA*       CLOUDY    34  23  64 CALM      30.15R TC   1           

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 800am CDT, Thursday March 28, 2024

Across Illinois...temperatures are near 32 degrees north, near 36 degrees central, and near 30 degrees south. Current sky conditions are cloudy north, mostly sunny central, and sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 75%, and the dew point is near 25 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 75%, and the dew point is near 29 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 100%, and the dew point is near 30 degrees. Winds are calm north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northeast at 3 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 240/ degrees at Northerly Island. The lowest temperature is 30 degrees at Mount Vernon and Lansing.


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 CARROLL County,IL

303 AM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024

 DAY ONE  TODAY AND TONIGHT

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY

Occasional thunderstorms are possible Friday night through 
Tuesday. At this time the threat for severe weather appears low.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For CARROLL County, IL
529 AM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024

TODAY
Partly sunny this morning, then clearing. Highs around 50. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. North winds around 5 mph, becoming northeast after midnight.

FRIDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Rain likely, mainly in the evening. Not as cool with lows in the lower 40s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 60 percent.

SATURDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.

SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Rain likely. Lows around 40. Chance of rain 70 percent.

MONDAY
Rain. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 90 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Rain likely, mainly in the evening. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

TUESDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of rain in the morning. Highs around 50. Chance of rain 50 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the mid 50s.

12-48 Hr Surface, 12-48 Hr ETA 500mb/Sfc, TWC Forecast, Fire Danger, Day 1 Precip, Day 2 Precip, Days 1-5 Precip
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 2-APR 6 APR 4-APR 10    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
                 -----------  -----------  --------  ---------
   Temperature:      Below        Above      Above     Normal                      
 Precipitation:      Below        Above     Normal     Normal                      

....  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 March 28, 2024 the 88th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 3.590000
Distance 0.999721 AU
Rise 06:48 EDT Set 19:20 EDT
Transit Meridian 13:03 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:22 EDT Ends 19:46 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

MARCH 28TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1917...
Thane Creek AK reported a snow cover of 190 inches. (The Weather Channel)
...1920...
The worst tornado disaster of record occurred in Chicago IL as a tornado
killed 28 persons and caused three million dollars damage. (David Ludlum)
...1997...
Ten tornadoes tore across the area, affecting the Kentucky counties of 
Adair, Metcalfe, Casey, Green, Larue, Marion, Hardin, Hart, Nelson, and 
Russell; and the Indiana counties of Scott and Jefferson. Two of the 
twisters produced F3 damage. A 28-year-old woman was killed in Metcalfe 
County as she was thrown from her destroyed mobile home. A 40-year-old man 
was killed when his house in Bonnieville (Hart County) was hit by one of 
the F3 tornadoes and blown off its foundation. This tornado injured many 
people when it caused several car accidents as it crossed Interstate 65.
(NWS Louisville)

Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky