Menard 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 MENARD County
Issued at 1100 AM CDT WED MAY 08 2024

CENTRAL ILLINOIS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS PONTIAC PTSUNNY 75 49 39 CALM 29.72S TC 24 BLOOMINGTON CLOUDY 72 55 55 S10 29.73R TC 22 DECATUR CLOUDY 75 56 51 S7 29.72R TC 24 PEORIA PTSUNNY 75 54 47 S12 29.70R TC 24 LACON* MOSUNNY 74 52 45 SE7 29.71R TC 24 LINCOLN* CLOUDY 73 59 60 SE6 29.72R TC 23 SPRINGFIELD NOT AVBL TAYLORVILLE CLOUDY 73 57 58 SE3 29.73R TC 23

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 1100am CDT, Wednesday May 08, 2024

Across Illinois...temperatures are near 72 degrees north, near 75 degrees central, and near 79 degrees south. Current sky conditions are mostly sunny north, cloudy central, and partly sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 44%, and the dew point is near 49 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 66%, and the dew point is near 67 degrees. The heat index is near 81 degrees south. The livestock heat stress category is no stress north, no stress central, and no stress south. Winds are variable at 6 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 7 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 10 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.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For MENARD County,IL

837 AM CDT Wed May 8 2024 DAY ONE Today and tonight. There is a slight risk (level 2 of 5) of severe weather for much of central IL this afternoon and evening. Isolated damaging wind gusts and hail are the main risks. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Thursday through Tuesday. Flooding on portions of the Illinois River will continue for several days. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation may be needed from 2 pm to 11 pm.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For MENARD County, IL
1052 AM CDT Wed May 8 2024 REST OF TODAY
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms late this morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming south after midnight. Chance of rain 60 percent.
THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Much cooler with highs in the mid 60s. West winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 70s. Lows in the upper 40s.
SUNDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Lows in the upper 50s. 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 MAY 13-17 MAY 15-21 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Above 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
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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