Henderson 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 HENDERSON County
Issued at 400 PM CDT FRI APR 19 2024

WEST-CENTRAL ILLINOIS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS QUINCY PTSUNNY 56 30 37 NW12 30.20S TC 13 GALESBURG* PTSUNNY 56 37 49 W18G26 30.17F TC 13 MACOMB* PTSUNNY 55 32 41 NW15 30.20F TC 13 JACKSONVILLE* PTSUNNY 56 26 31 NW15 30.19S TC 13 PITTSFIELD* PTSUNNY 57 31 37 NW10 30.21S TC 14

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, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Illinois...temperatures are near 56 degrees north, near 57 degrees central, and near 59 degrees south. Current sky conditions are mostly sunny north, partly sunny central, and sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 30%, and the dew point is near 25 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 38%, and the dew point is near 32 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 34%, and the dew point is near 31 degrees. Winds are from the west at 23 mph with gusts at 39 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the northwest at 14 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the northeast at 12 mph with gusts at 18 mph south, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 250/ degrees at Northerly Island. The lowest temperature is 53 degrees at De Kalb and Bloomington.

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 HENDERSON County,IL

237 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 DAY ONE THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT A Freeze Warning is in effect for parts of eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois from midnight through 8 AM Saturday. Temperatures are forecast to fall below freezing in the warning area. Please see the warning for details. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY Frost or freeze headlines may be needed Saturday night and again on Sunday night. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation will not be needed tonight.
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7-Day Forecast For HENDERSON County, IL
314 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 TONIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph this evening.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Widespread frost after midnight. Lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
SUNDAY
Widespread frost in the morning. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the mid 30s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
MONDAY
Sunny in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Areas of frost in the morning. Highs in the mid 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Not as cool with lows in the lower 50s.
TUESDAY
Showers likely. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the lower 60s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY
Partly cloudy. Lows around 40. Highs in the mid 60s.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
FRIDAY
Showers likely in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Illinois ILLINOIS --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY APR 25-29 APR 27-MAY 3 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
Friday April 19, 2024 the 110th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 11.700000 Distance 0.999719 AU Rise 07:14 EDT Set 20:43 EDT Transit Meridian 13:57 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:47 EDT Ends 21:10 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 19TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1775... The first engagement of the Revolutionary War took place under clear crisp weather at Lexington-Concord. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987) ...1941... The temperature at Sodus NY soared to 95 degrees. The next day Albany NY reported a record for April of 93 degrees. (The Weather Channel) ...1973... Glenrock WY received 41 inches of snow in just 24 hours, and a storm total of 58 inches, to establish two state records. (18th-20th) (David Ludlum) (The Weather Channel) ...1976... The northeastern U.S. was in the midst of an early season heat wave, and the Boston Marathon took place in 90 degree heat. At Providence RI the mercury hit 98 degrees. (David Ludlum)

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