Piatt 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 PIATT County
Issued at 900 AM CDT FRI APR 19 2024

CENTRAL ILLINOIS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS PONTIAC MOSUNNY 45 31 58 NW7 30.20R TC 7 BLOOMINGTON MOSUNNY 45 28 51 N16 30.19F TC 7 DECATUR SUNNY 48 30 49 N20G26 30.20F TC 9 PEORIA SUNNY 47 29 49 NW8 30.22S TC 8 LACON* SUNNY 45 30 56 NW8 30.21S TC 7 LINCOLN* SUNNY 47 32 55 N7 30.22S TC 8 SPRINGFIELD SUNNY 46 32 58 N14 30.23S TC 8 TAYLORVILLE SUNNY 46 30 53 MISG 30.24R TC 8

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 900am CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Illinois...temperatures are near 45 degrees north, near 48 degrees central, and near 51 degrees south. Current sky conditions are mostly sunny north, sunny central, and not available south. In the north, relative humidity is near 53%, 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 30 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 63%, and the dew point is near 39 degrees. Winds are from the west at 12 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the north at 20 mph with gusts at 26 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the north at 8 mph with gusts at 20 mph south, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 320/ degrees at Northerly Island. The lowest temperature is 43 degrees at Rochelle.

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 PIATT County,IL

516 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 DAY ONE Today and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday. Patchy frost is possible tonight and again Saturday night, as low temperatures drop into the middle to upper 30s. Minor flooding will continue along the Illinois River for several more days. Otherwise, no hazardous weather is expected at this time. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not anticipated through tonight.
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7-Day Forecast For PIATT County, IL
737 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 TODAY
Sunny this morning, then becoming partly sunny. Much cooler with highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the upper 30s. West winds around 10 mph.
SATURDAY
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 becoming mostly cloudy. Areas of frost after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
SUNDAY
Areas of frost in the morning. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
TUESDAY
Showers likely. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows around 40.
WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 30 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 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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