Richland 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 RICHLAND County
Issued at 800 PM CDT THU APR 18 2024

SOUTHEAST ILLINOIS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS LAWRENCEVILLE MOCLDY 77 59 53 S8 29.85R TC 25 FAIRFIELD* CLOUDY 76 63 62 S16G22 29.86R TC 25

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 800pm CDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Illinois...temperatures are near 50 degrees north, near 69 degrees central, and near 73 degrees south. Current sky conditions are light rain north, cloudy central, and light rain south. In the north, relative humidity is near 86%, and the dew point is near 46 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 78%, and the dew point is near 62 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 68%, and the dew point is near 63 degrees. Winds are from the north at 13 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and light rain. Winds are from the south at 17 mph with gusts at 33 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the west at 23 mph with gusts at 35 mph south, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and light rain. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 360/ degrees at Northerly Island. The lowest temperature is 49 degrees at Waukegan.

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 RICHLAND County,IL

316 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 DAY ONE Tonight. Numerous thunderstorms will roll across the area between 4 and 10 pm this evening, with a level 3 of 5 (enhanced) chance these storms become severe. Scattered wind gusts over 60 mph and hail greater than 1 inch in diameter are the primary concerns, though a tornado cannot be ruled out. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday. Minor flooding will continue along the Wabash River for several more days. Otherwise, no hazardous weather is expected at this time. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation will likely be needed between 5 pm and 11 pm. Expected storm motion is toward the east-northeast around 45 mph.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For RICHLAND County, IL
752 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 129 IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CDT FRIDAY

TONIGHT
Thunderstorms likely. Showers. Some thunderstorms may be severe with damaging winds and large hail. Lows in the upper 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 90 percent.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Much cooler with highs around 60. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the mid 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the upper 40s.
TUESDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 60s. Lows in the lower 40s.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
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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
Thursday April 18, 2024 the 109th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 11.360000 Distance 0.999719 AU Rise 07:15 EDT Set 20:42 EDT Transit Meridian 13:58 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:48 EDT Ends 21:09 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 18TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1880... More than two dozen tornadoes were reported from Kansas and Arkansas to Wisconsin and Michigan. More than 100 persons were killed, including 65 persons at Marshfield MO. (David Ludlum) ...1906... A severe earthquake shook San Francisco, and unusual easterly winds spread fires destroying the city. (David Ludlum) ...1944... California experienced its worst hailstorm of record. Damage mounted to two million dollars as two consecutive storms devastated the Sacramento Valley destroying the fruit crop. (The Weather Channel) ...1957... A dust devil near Dracut MA lifted a small child three feet into the air, and rolled two other children on the ground. Fortunately none of the three were hurt. The dust devil was accompanied by a loud whistling sound as it moved westward. (The Weather Channel) ...1970... Rapid City SD received a record 22 inches of snow in 24 hours. (17th-18th) (The Weather Channel)

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