Edwards 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 EDWARDS County
Issued at 300 AM CST SAT JAN 14 2023

SOUTHEAST ILLINOIS... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS CARMI* CLOUDY 32 25 74 N9 30.32S WCI 24 EFFINGHAM* CLOUDY 29 22 74 NW7 30.33F WCI 22 FAIRFIELD* CLOUDY 31 22 69 NW6 30.32S WCI 25 FLORA* CLOUDY 30 23 74 N7 30.33S WCI 23 LAWRENCEVILLE CLOUDY 31 23 72 NW10 30.30S WCI 22 MT CARMEL* CLOUDY 32 24 72 NW8 30.31S WCI 25 OLNEY-NOBLE* NOT AVBL ROBINSON* CLOUDY 29 23 78 N10 30.32R WCI 20

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 500am CDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Illinois...temperatures are near 42 degrees north, near 46 degrees central, and near 55 degrees south. Current sky conditions are mostly cloudy north, partly cloudy central, and partly cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 92%, and the dew point is near 40 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 96%, and the dew point is near 45 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 77%, and the dew point is near 48 degrees. Winds are calm north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 10 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northeast at 6 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 270/ degrees at Northerly Island. The lowest temperature is 40 degrees at Rochelle and Aurora.

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 EDWARDS County,IL

450 AM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 /550 AM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024/ DAY ONE Today and Tonight Severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and this evening. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible this afternoon, with a line of thunderstorms moving through the region late this afternoon through this evening. The main concern with storms is damaging winds, but large hail and isolated tornadoes are also possible. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday Low temperatures in the upper 30s are expected both Saturday night and Sunday night, mainly in portions of southeast Missouri, southern Illinois and southeast Indiana. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is likely this afternoon into this evening.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For EDWARDS County, IL
428 AM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 TODAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south 10 to 15 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Showers with thunderstorms likely in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of rain 90 percent.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Much cooler with highs in the lower 60s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs around 60. North winds around 10 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs around 60.
SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the mid 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
TUESDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the upper 40s.
WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
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 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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