Jackson 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 JACKSON County
Issued at 600 AM CDT FRI APR 19 2024

SOUTH-CENTRAL ILLINOIS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS CARBONDALE CLOUDY 52 48 86 NW13 30.12R TC 11 CAIRO* CLOUDY 55 50 85 NE15 30.10R TC 13 MARION CLOUDY 51 49 93 N5 30.12R TC 11 MT. VERNON CLOUDY 51 47 86 VRB3 30.13R TC 11 CENTRALIA* CLEAR 49 44 83 N12 30.14R TC 10 SALEM* CLEAR 50 44 80 N13 30.14R TC 10 METROPOLIS* CLOUDY 54 52 94 N12 30.09R TC 12

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 600am CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Illinois...temperatures are near 37 degrees north, near 45 degrees central, and near 51 degrees south. Current sky conditions are clear north, clear central, and cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 67%, and the dew point is near 27 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 79%, and the dew point is near 39 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 86%, and the dew point is near 47 degrees. Winds are from the west at 7 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 32 degrees north. Winds are from the north at 20 mph with gusts at 29 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are variable at 3 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 35 degrees at Sterling.

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 JACKSON County,IL

347 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 /447 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024/ DAY ONE Today and Tonight No hazardous weather is expected at this time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday Low temperatures will be in the upper 30s Saturday night across portions of southern Illinois and southeast Missouri. Low temperatures Sunday night will be in the middle to upper 30s across southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, northwest Kentucky and much of southeast Missouri. Light winds and mostly clear skies Sunday night may result in light frost developing. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation will not be needed.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For JACKSON County, IL
629 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 TODAY
Partly sunny this morning, then clearing. Cooler with highs in the lower 60s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows around 40. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the upper 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
TUESDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the upper 40s.
WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 40 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 APR 24-28 APR 26-MAY 2 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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