Vermilion 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 VERMILION County
Issued at 100 AM CDT TUE APR 16 2024

EAST-CENTRAL ILLINOIS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS CHAMPAIGN MOCLDY 63 47 55 E12 29.98R TC 17 DANVILLE* MOCLDY 61 46 57 E5 30.00S TC 16 RANTOUL* MOCLDY 59 45 59 E12 29.99S TC 15 MATTOON MOCLDY 68 50 52 E12 29.95R TC 20 PARIS* MOCLDY 64 49 60 E9 29.99S TC 18

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 100am CDT, Tuesday April 16, 2024

Across Illinois...temperatures are near 58 degrees north, near 64 degrees central, and near 69 degrees south. Current sky conditions are clear north, mostly cloudy central, and mostly cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 37%, and the dew point is near 32 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 67%, and the dew point is near 53 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 84%, and the dew point is near 64 degrees. Winds are from the northeast at 8 mph with gusts at 18 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the east at 12 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 6 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 73 degrees at Salem. The lowest temperature is 30/ degrees at Northerly Island.

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 VERMILION County,IL

350 PM CDT Mon Apr 15 2024 DAY ONE Tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Tuesday through Sunday. Scattered thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon and evening may produce localized severe weather, with hail and damaging wind gusts being the primary risks. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation may be needed between 4 pm and 11 pm. Expected storm motion is toward the northeast around 45 mph.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For VERMILION County, IL
1236 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024 REST OF TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
TUESDAY
Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Widespread showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Breezy with lows in the mid 60s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the morning. Windy with highs in the lower 70s. South winds 15 to 25 mph, becoming west 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 60 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Cooler with lows around 50. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, diminishing to around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph after midnight.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Showers likely, mainly in the evening. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs around 60.
FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the upper 50s.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s. Lows in the upper 30s.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Illinois ILLINOIS --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY APR 21-25 APR 23-29 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Below Above Above Normal Precipitation: Normal Above Normal 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
Tuesday April 16, 2024 the 107th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 10.670000 Distance 0.999719 AU Rise 07:18 EDT Set 20:40 EDT Transit Meridian 13:58 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:51 EDT Ends 21:07 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 16TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1851... The famous "Lighthouse Storm" raged near Boston Harbor. Whole gales and gigantic waves destroyed Minot Light with its two keepers still inside. The storm resulted in great shipping losses and coastal erosion. (David Ludlum) ...1880... A tornado near Marshall MO carried the heavy timbers of an entire home a distance of twelve miles. (The Weather Channel) ...1933... Franklin Lake NH was buried under 35 inches of snow. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987) ...1960... A wind gust of 70 mph was measured at the Stapleton International Airport in Denver CO, their highest wind gust of record. (The Weather Channel)

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