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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 WOODFORD County
Issued at 900 AM CDT FRI MAR 29 2024

CENTRAL ILLINOIS
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
PONTIAC        MOSUNNY   46  26  45 E12       30.07F TC   8           
BLOOMINGTON    MOSUNNY   44  35  70 E7        30.06F TC   7           
DECATUR        PTSUNNY   49  37  63 CALM      30.06S TC   9           
PEORIA         MOSUNNY   45  32  60 E8        30.05F TC   7           
LACON*         MOSUNNY   41  28  59 E6        30.06S TC   5           
LINCOLN*       MOSUNNY   48  38  70 SE5       30.05S TC   9           
SPRINGFIELD    MOSUNNY   52  34  50 SW6       30.05S TC  11           
TAYLORVILLE    PTSUNNY   52  37  58 MISG      30.06S TC  11           

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 March 29, 2024

Across Illinois...temperatures are near 41 degrees north and near 57 degrees south. Current sky conditions are partly sunny north and mostly sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 55%, and the dew point is near 26 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 51%, and the dew point is near 39 degrees. Winds are from the east at 6 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are unavailable central. Winds are from the southwest at 10 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 57 degrees at Mount Vernon and Marion. The lowest temperature is 36 degrees at .


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 WOODFORD County,IL

539 AM CDT Fri Mar 29 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and tonight.

Thunderstorms are possible tonight across parts of central Illinois,
mainly northwest of a Macomb to Pontiac line. The storms could be
strong to severe with hail up to 1 inch the primary threat.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday through Thursday.

Occasional thunderstorms are possible Saturday through Monday night.
Isolated severe storms are possible Sunday into Sunday night, with
hail up to 1 inch the main threat. There is a better chance of severe
weather Monday night into Monday night, with damaging winds, large 
hail, and isolated tornadoes possible. Locally heavy rainfall is also
possible Monday into Monday night.

There is a 20 to 50 percent chance of freezing temperatures Tuesday 
night and Wednesday night that could damage sensitive early season 
vegetation.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation may be needed after 7 pm across areas northwest of
a Macomb to Pontiac line.

Expected storm motion is toward the east around 35 mph mph.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For WOODFORD County, IL
737 AM CDT Fri Mar 29 2024

TODAY
Partly sunny this morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south 10 to 15 mph this afternoon.

TONIGHT
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce small hail. Not as cool with lows in the mid 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

SATURDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning. Some thunderstorms may produce small hail in the morning. Highs in the mid 60s. West winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Cooler with lows in the lower 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of rain 30 percent.

SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 90 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds in the evening. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

TUESDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning. Cooler with highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the upper 50s.

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                                                                     
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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                 APR 3-APR 7 APR 5-APR 11    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
                 -----------  -----------  --------  ---------
   Temperature:      Above        Above      Above     Normal                      
 Precipitation:      Below        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

Friday March 29, 2024 the 89th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 3.980000
Distance 0.999720 AU
Rise 06:46 EDT Set 19:21 EDT
Transit Meridian 13:03 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:20 EDT Ends 19:47 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

MARCH 29TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1886...
Atlanta GA was drenched with a record 7.36 inches of rain in 24 hours. (The
Weather Channel)
...1920...
Clear Spring MD received 31 inches of snow in 24 hours to establish a state
record. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987)
...1921...
The temperature in Washington D.C. dropped from 82 degrees to 26 degres
thus ending an early spring. (David Ludlum)
...1935...
A severe duststorm blanketed Amarillo TX for 84 hours. During one six hour
period the visibility was near zero. (28th-31st) (The Weather Channel)
...1945...
Providence RI hit 90 degrees to establish a March record for the New
England area. (The Weather Channel)

Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky