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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 HARDIN County
Issued at 600 PM CDT THU APR 25 2024

SOUTHEAST ILLINOIS
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
LAWRENCEVILLE  PTSUNNY   62  34  35 E6        30.18F TC  17           
FLORA*         CLOUDY    61  37  41 E7        30.18F TC  16           
FAIRFIELD*     CLOUDY    60  37  41 E7        30.17F TC  16           
CARMI*         CLOUDY    63  37  38 NE5       30.16S TC  17           

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 600pm CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Illinois...temperatures are near 61 degrees north, near 59 degrees central, and near 59 degrees south. Current sky conditions are mostly sunny north, partly sunny central, and cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 29%, and the dew point is near 29 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 49%, and the dew point is near 40 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 53%, and the dew point is near 42 degrees. Winds are from the south at 10 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 9 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northeast at 5 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 64 degrees at Metropolis. The lowest temperature is 44 degrees at Waukegan.


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 HARDIN County,IL

357 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 /457 PM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024/

 DAY ONE  This Afternoon and Tonight

A small chance of thunderstorms will spread slowly eastward across
southeast Missouri into southern Illinois and west Kentucky
through tonight. Lightning and a brief heavy downpour will be the
primary concerns.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday

Scattered thunderstorms will be possible mainly over southeast 
Missouri and southern Illinois Friday through Saturday. A few
severe storms with a damaging wind and hail threat will be 
possible mainly over southeast Missouri and southern Illinois.

More widespread thunderstorms will push eastward across the region
beginning late Sunday and continuing through Monday. Some of the 
initial storms Sunday afternoon and evening could be severe over 
southeast Missouri and southern Illinois. Heavy rainfall and 
flooding will also be more of a concern Sunday night and Monday.

South winds will gust 30 to 40 mph at times on Sunday.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation cannot be ruled out over southeast Missouri and
southern Illinois Friday afternoon into Friday night, and again
late Sunday afternoon through Sunday night.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For HARDIN County, IL
544 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows around 50. East winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

FRIDAY
Cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the morning. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the mid 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

SATURDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

SUNDAY
Mostly sunny and breezy. Highs in the lower 80s.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Breezy with lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

MONDAY
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 80 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the evening. Lows around 60. Chance of rain 60 percent.

TUESDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then sunny with a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows around 60.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 30 percent.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the mid 70s.

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                                                                     
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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                 MAY 1-MAY 5  MAY 3-MAY 9    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   Temperature:      Above        Above                                            
 Precipitation:     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 April 25, 2024 the 116th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 13.690000
Distance 0.999718 AU
Rise 07:06 EDT Set 20:49 EDT
Transit Meridian 13:56 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:38 EDT Ends 21:16 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 25TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1875...
New York City received three inches of snow, the latest measurable snow of
record for that location. (David Ludlum)
...1898...
The temperature at Volcano Springs CA hit 118 degrees to establish a U.S.
record for the month of April. (The Weather Channel)
...1910...
Chicago IL was blanketed with 2.5 inches of snow, and a total of 6.5 inches
between the 22nd and the 26th. It was the latest significant snow of record
for the city. (The Weather Channel)
...1920...
Atlanta GA received 1.5 inches of snow, and experienced their latest freeze
of record with a morning low of 32 degrees. The high of just 39 degrees was
only their second daily high colder than 40 degrees in April. (The Weather
Channel)


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