Coles 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 COLES County
Issued at 400 PM CDT WED MAY 01 2024

EAST-CENTRAL ILLINOIS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS CHAMPAIGN MOSUNNY 78 50 37 W8 29.95S TC 26 DANVILLE* MOSUNNY 79 52 39 W12 29.94R TC 26 RANTOUL* MOSUNNY 76 41 28 W10 29.94S TC 25 MATTOON PTSUNNY 75 60 59 NW3 29.93F TC 24 PARIS* PTSUNNY 80 60 50 W5 29.94S HX 81 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 400pm CDT, Wednesday May 01, 2024

Across Illinois...temperatures are near 74 degrees north, near 78 degrees central, and near 81 degrees south. Current sky conditions are mostly sunny north, mostly sunny central, and partly sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 26%, and the dew point is near 37 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 38%, and the dew point is near 51 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 60%, and the dew point is near 66 degrees. The heat index is near 83 degrees south. The livestock heat stress category is no stress north, no stress central, and no stress south. Winds are from the west at 16 mph with gusts at 24 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the northwest at 6 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northwest at 6 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 310/ degrees at Northerly Island. The lowest temperature is 72 degrees at Sterling, Rochelle, Galesburg, and 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 COLES County,IL

314 PM CDT Wed May 1 2024 DAY ONE Tonight. Scattered thunderstorms are possible tonight. These are not expected to be severe, but will contain dangerous cloud-to-ground lightning and locally heavy rain. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Thursday through Tuesday. Scattered thunderstorms are possible through Thursday afternoon mainly north of I-72, then widespread thunderstorms are likely Thursday night into Friday morning. Some of these storms may be strong and contain hail and strong gusty winds. Additionally, these storms will bring potential for locally heavy rainfall. Occasional thunderstorms are possible over the weekend and early next week. It is too early to determine the threat for severe weather with these thunderstorms. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not anticipated tonight.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For COLES County, IL
436 PM CDT Wed May 1 2024 TONIGHT
Partly cloudy this evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. North winds around 5 mph, becoming east after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
FRIDAY
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers, cooler with highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
TUESDAY
A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 60 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
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 MAY 7-11 MAY 9-15 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 01, 2024 the 122th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 15.540000 Distance 0.999718 AU Rise 06:58 EDT Set 20:55 EDT Transit Meridian 13:55 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:30 EDT Ends 21:23 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 1ST...HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1854... The Connecticut River reached a level of nearly twenty-nine feet at Hartford (the highest level of record up until that time). The record height was reached in the midst of a great New England flood which followed sixty-six hours of steady rain. (David Ludlum) ...1935... Snow, ice and sleet brought winter back to parts of southeast Minnesota. Minneapolis received three inches of snow to tie their May record which was established in 1892. (1st-2nd) (The Weather Channel) ...1954... The temperature at Polebridge MT dipped to 5 degrees below zero to esablish a state record for the month of May. (The Weather Channel)

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