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A joint service of the UK Ag Weather Center and the National Weather Service.
Click here for UKAWC Point Agricultural, Lawn & Garden Forecast/Outlook in case of corrupt tables. Regional Hourly Observations For MASSAC County Issued at 1000 AM CDT WED MAY 08 2024 SOUTH-CENTRAL ILLINOIS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS CARBONDALE SUNNY 79 64 61 SE8 29.65F HX 81 TC 26 CAIRO* MOSUNNY 78 73 84 S9 29.66S HX 81 TC 26 MARION SUNNY 77 70 78 SE10 29.66F TC 25 MT. VERNON MOSUNNY 77 67 71 E9 29.69F TC 25 CENTRALIA* PTSUNNY 77 65 67 SE12G18 29.69S TC 25 SALEM* PTSUNNY 77 62 59 E6 29.70R TC 25 METROPOLIS* PTSUNNY 73 70 91 SE7 29.68F TC 23
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Illinois Based on observations at 1000am CDT, Wednesday May 08, 2024 Across Illinois...temperatures are near 70 degrees north, near 75 degrees central, and near 77 degrees south. Current sky conditions are mostly sunny north, cloudy central, and mostly sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 43%, and the dew point is near 47 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 51%, and the dew point is near 56 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 71%, and the dew point is near 67 degrees. The livestock heat stress category is no stress north, no stress central, and no stress south. Winds are variable at 5 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southeast at 10 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 9 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 110/ degrees at Northerly Island. The lowest temperature is 64 degrees at Pittsfield.
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. 
US Radar, All NWS Radars (In near-real time),Livestock Heat Stress Index (LSI), Wind Chill MapHazardous Weather Outlook For MASSAC County,IL 1037 AM CDT Wed May 8 2024 /1137 AM EDT Wed May 8 2024/ DAY ONE Today and Tonight A Tornado Watch is in effect until 5 PM CDT for parts of southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, and western Kentucky. Refer to the Tornado Watch for details. A Flood Watch is in effect for western Kentucky until 7 AM CDT Thursday. Refer to the Flood Watch for details. An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected for much of the region this afternoon and evening. Tornadoes, some of which could be strong, destructive straight line winds, and very large hail are all possible. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Thursday through Tuesday No hazardous weather is expected at this time. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is requested through late tonight. Spotters should relay storm reports to NWS Paducah through the spotter hotline, spotter text line, or via social media.
7-Day Forecast For MASSAC County, IL 1050 AM CDT Wed May 8 2024 TODAY TONIGHT THURSDAY THURSDAY NIGHT FRIDAY FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY SUNDAY NIGHT MONDAY MONDAY NIGHT TUESDAY
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Temperature: Above Above
Precipitation: Above Normal
.... Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
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Almanac Information Wednesday May 08, 2024 the 129th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 17.500000 Distance 0.999717 AU Rise 06:50 EDT Set 21:01 EDT Transit Meridian 13:55 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:21 EDT Ends 21:30 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 8TH...HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1784... A deadly hailstorm in South Carolina hit the town of Winnsborough. The hailstones, measuring as much as nine inches in circumference, killed several persons, and a great number of sheep, lambs and birds. (David Ludlum) ...1803... A freak spring storm produced heavy snow from southern Indiana to New England. The storm made sleighing possible in Massachusetts, but also ruined shade trees in Philadelphia. (David Ludlum) ...1895... A light rainshower in Winnipeg dropped a mixture of rain and black ants on the city. Most of the black ants were the size of huge wasps. ...1981... The Dallas/Fort Worth area experienced its worst hailstorm of record as baseball to grapefruit size hail, accompanied by 100 mph winds, caused nearly 200 million dollars damage. Hail accumulated eight inches deep at Cedar Hill TX. (The Weather Channel) ... 2003... A tornado (F0) occurred in Breckinridge County along a one mile long path. Numerous adult trees were uprooted in the Hoosier National Forest by an F1 tornado in Perry County. (NWS Louisville)
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