Baileyville, IL

3:56 PM CDT on May 23, 2013 (GMT -0500)
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Lat: 42.2° N
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Weather Underground Forecast for Thursday, May 23, 2013. A strong, large storm will continue making its way through the eastern third of the country on Thursday, producing more, active weather east of the Mississippi Valley. While the active weather is not likely to produce the severe thunderstorms that have greeted the country over the past several days, scattered thunderstorms will be likely, especially in the Southeast. In addition, moderate to occasionally heavy rain will move through the Northeast, followed by cool showers in the Ohio Valley and Upper Midwest.

Meanwhile, some moisture pushing into the Southern Plains could possibly instigate some severe thunderstorms in northern Texas and western Oklahoma. Due to this possibility, the Storm Prediction Center has issued a slight risk of severe weather in the area for Thursday. This means residents in the area should prepare as if severe weather will develop, making any necessary preparations to protect life and property.

Also, a seasonably strong low pressure system will linger over the Pacific Northwest today, allowing wet weather to continue in the area. While rain will be the overwhelming precipitation due to this storm, a few snow showers will be possible in the higher elevations of the Cascades.

Additionally, rain will also spread as far east as central Montana.

The Northeast will rise into the 70s and 80s, while the Southeast will see temperatures in the 80s and 90s. The Southern Plains will rise into the 80s and 90s, while the Southwest will see similar temperatures.
Weather Underground Forecast for Thursday, May 23, 2013. A strong, large storm will continue making its way through the eastern third of the country on Thursday, producing more, active weather east of the Mississippi Valley. While the active weather is not likely to produce the severe thunderstorms that have greeted the country over the past several days, scattered thunderstorms will be likely, especially in the Southeast. In addition, moderate to occasionally heavy rain will move through the Northeast, followed by cool showers in the Ohio Valley and Upper Midwest.

Meanwhile, some moisture pushing into the Southern Plains could possibly instigate some severe thunderstorms in northern Texas and western Oklahoma. Due to this possibility, the Storm Prediction Center has issued a slight risk of severe weather in the area for Thursday. This means residents in the area should prepare as if severe weather will develop, making any necessary preparations to protect life and property.

Also, a seasonably strong low pressure system will linger over the Pacific Northwest today, allowing wet weather to continue in the area. While rain will be the overwhelming precipitation due to this storm, a few snow showers will be possible in the higher elevations of the Cascades.

Additionally, rain will also spread as far east as central Montana.

The Northeast will rise into the 70s and 80s, while the Southeast will see temperatures in the 80s and 90s. The Southern Plains will rise into the 80s and 90s, while the Southwest will see similar temperatures.
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Baileyville Weather at a Glance

Updated 3:56 PM CDT
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Scattered Clouds
Scattered Clouds
Temperature
63.4 °F
Feels Like 63.4 °F
Wind(mph)
10.0
Sunrise / Set
5:30 AM
8:20 PM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous
Today
Chance of Rain 66 °F
Chance of Rain
30% chance of precipitation
Tonight
Clear 37 °F
Clear
Tomorrow
Clear 64 | 43 °F
Clear
Saturday
Chance of Rain 57 | 45 °F
Chance of Rain
40% chance of precipitation
Sunday
Rain 73 | 54 °F
Rain
80% chance of precipitation
Monday
Chance of Rain 70 | 59 °F
Chance of Rain
70% chance of precipitation
Today is forecast to be Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
30.16 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Scattered Clouds 4300 ft
Moisture
Humidity
56%
Rainfall
0.13 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KFEP 232055Z AUTO 33011G19KT 10SM SCT043 18/07 A3016 RMK AO2 T01780074
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Temperature
Temperature
63.4 °F
54,56,56,56,59,59,59,60,62,62,64,64,63
Dew Point
47 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
10.0 mph from NNE
Wind Gust
11.0 mph
Health
UV
5 out of 16
Pollen
6.00 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Ozone
Good
PM2.5
Good
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 66F. Breezy. Winds from the North at 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 37F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 64F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 43F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Saturday
chancerain Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 57F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Saturday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the evening, then overcast. Low of 45F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
rain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain in the morning, then overcast with rain. High of 73F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 0.9 in. possible.
Sunday Night
nt_chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 54F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible.
Monday
chancerain Clear with a chance of rain in the morning, then overcast with a chance of rain. High of 70F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 59F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Tuesday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 79F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 64F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Wednesday
cloudy Overcast. High of 84F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 70F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 86F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 72F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 90F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 70F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 90F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Saturday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 86F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph.
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Weather Forecast for Baileyville IL

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Thursday, 23
Chance of Rain
66 | 37 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Friday, 24
Clear
64 | 43 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 25
Chance of Rain
57 | 45 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Sunday, 26
Rain
73 | 54 °F
Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
80%
Monday, 27
Chance of Rain
70 | 59 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
70%
Tuesday, 28
Chance of a Thunderstorm
79 | 64 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Wednesday, 29
Overcast
84 | 70 °F
Overcast
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 30
Chance of a Thunderstorm
86 | 72 °F
Chance of a Thunderstorm
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Friday, 31
Partly Cloudy
90 | 70 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 1
Chance of a Thunderstorm
90 | 64 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Source: BestForecast at 3:48 PM CDT on May 23, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 66F. Breezy. Winds from the North at 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 37F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 55 | 49 53 | 45 60 | 39 43 | 35
Wind 10 mph NW 17 mph North 14 mph North 4 mph NE
Humidity 83% 73% 45% 72%
Chance of Precip. 70% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 100% 72% 45% 0%
Conditions Rain Showers Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:30 AM
8:20 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.00], Average RMSE [1.82]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.11], Average RMSE [1.96] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 3:48 PM CDT on May 23, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 64F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 43F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 39 | 33 55 | 31 64 | 35 50 | 37
Wind 2 mph NE 6 mph NE 5 mph East 7 mph SE
Humidity 76% 45% 32% 61%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 0% 6% 13% 35%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:29 AM
8:21 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.60], Average RMSE [1.96]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.86], Average RMSE [2.34] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 3:48 PM CDT on May 23, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
chancerain Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 57F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Saturday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the evening, then overcast. Low of 45F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 45 | 37 51 | 40 56 | 42 51 | 42
Wind 6 mph ESE 7 mph ESE 7 mph ESE 7 mph ESE
Humidity 76% 66% 58% 69%
Chance of Precip. 20% 30% 40% 10%
Cloud Cover 62% 78% 85% 15%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:28 AM
8:22 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.44], Average RMSE [3.59]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.74], Average RMSE [3.86] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 3:48 PM CDT on May 23, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
rain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain in the morning, then overcast with rain. High of 73F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 0.9 in. possible.
Sunday Night
nt_chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 54F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 48 | 42 64 | 49 70 | 51 59 | 50
Wind 7 mph ESE 8 mph ESE 8 mph ESE 9 mph ESE
Humidity 76% 57% 51% 74%
Chance of Precip. 10% 40% 30% 20%
Cloud Cover 98% 0% 96% 91%
Conditions Overcast Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
5:27 AM
8:23 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.66], Average RMSE [3.22]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.76], Average RMSE [3.91] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 3:48 PM CDT on May 23, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
chancerain Clear with a chance of rain in the morning, then overcast with a chance of rain. High of 70F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 59F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 55 | 51 64 | 54 68 | 55 62 | 55
Wind 9 mph SE 10 mph SE 10 mph SE 9 mph SE
Humidity 87% 67% 62% 80%
Chance of Precip. 20% 30% 30% 30%
Cloud Cover 0% 4% 100% 63%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:27 AM
8:24 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.90], Average RMSE [4.26]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.93], Average RMSE [4.03] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 3:48 PM CDT on May 23, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 79F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 64F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 60 | 58 70 | 67 78 | 70 67 | 65
Wind 9 mph SE 11 mph South 10 mph SSW 9 mph South
Humidity 95% 87% 74% 92%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 100% 98% 100% 99%
Conditions Overcast Overcast Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:26 AM
8:25 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.56], Average RMSE [3.50]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.15], Average RMSE [5.34] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 3:48 PM CDT on May 23, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
cloudy Overcast. High of 84F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 70F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 65 | 61 74 | 67 79 | 71 74 | 65
Wind 9 mph SSW 14 mph SSW 11 mph SSW 11 mph South
Humidity 84% 78% 75% 71%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 99% 99% 99% 60%
Conditions Overcast Overcast Overcast Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:26 AM
8:25 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.20], Average RMSE [4.44]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.89], Average RMSE [6.28] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 3:48 PM CDT on May 23, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 86F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 72F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 71 | 60 79 | 65 78 | 69 74 | 69
Wind 10 mph SSW 14 mph SSW 12 mph SSW 13 mph South
Humidity 68% 59% 76% 85%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 79% 81% 78% 64%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:25 AM
8:26 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.89], Average RMSE [6.10]
Source: BestForecast at 3:48 PM CDT on May 23, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 90F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 70F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 72 | 67 80 | 69 86 | 73 73 | 71
Wind 11 mph South 14 mph SSW 11 mph SSW 9 mph SSW
Humidity 85% 69% 64% 93%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 40% 35% 51% 58%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:25 AM
8:27 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [7.40], Average RMSE [5.56]
Source: BestForecast at 3:48 PM CDT on May 23, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 90F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Saturday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 70 | 69 79 | 70 85 | 72 70 | 67
Wind 6 mph SW 8 mph SW 5 mph WSW 3 mph WSW
Humidity 96% 74% 64% 89%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 58% 65% 80% 71%
Conditions Fog Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:24 AM
8:28 PM
Source: BestForecast at 3:48 PM CDT on May 23, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 86F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 65 | 60 75 | 60 82 | 61 67 | 55
Wind 2 mph West 1 mph East 2 mph ESE 3 mph ESE
Humidity 81% 59% 48% 64%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 40% % % %
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
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May 23, 2013 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KRFD) 74 °F 51 °F
Record (KRFD) 95 °F (1921) 30 °F (1917)
Yesterday 73 °F 61 °F
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 2
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
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Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Air Quality
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Yesterday Good
PM2.5
Yesterday Good
OZONE
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OZONE
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Thursday Good
OZONE
Astronomy
May. 23, 2013 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:30 AM CDT 8:20 PM CDT
Civil Twilight 4:57 AM CDT 8:53 PM CDT
Nautical Twilight 4:15 AM CDT 9:35 PM CDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:27 AM CDT 10:23 PM CDT
Moon 6:51 PM CDT 4:16 AM CDT
Length Of Visible Light 15h 56m
Length of Day
14h 50m
Tomorrow will be 1m 40s longer.
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46 °F
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48 °F
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48 °F
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Station Location Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Freeport, IL 63.4 °F 47 °F 56% NNE  at  10.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 792 ft 3:56 PM CDT Normal  
Royal Oaks - Freeport, Freeport, IL 64.7 °F 49 °F 57% East  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 840 ft 3:41 PM CDT Normal  
Rooftop Weather - West Freeport, Freeport, IL 64.0 °F 47 °F 54% North  at  8.3 mph 0.00 in / hr 845 ft 3:56 PM CDT Normal
MesoWest US-20 near Freeport , Freeport, IL 63 °F 43 °F 48% North  at  10 mph 0.00 in / hr 807 ft 3:15 PM CDT MADIS
Sunset Acres, Freeport, IL 63.4 °F 47 °F 55% ENE  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 850 ft 3:53 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Carroll County, Lanark, IL 68.2 °F 44 °F 41% North  at  4.5 mph 0.00 in / hr 879 ft 3:56 PM CDT Rapid Fire
South of Lena, Lena, IL 62.3 °F 47 °F 57% ENE  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 919 ft 3:49 PM CDT Normal  
Resh Farms, Winnebago, IL 61.6 °F 45 °F 54% North  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 899 ft 3:56 PM CDT Rapid Fire
Cunningham and Westfield, Winnebago, IL 60.8 °F 40 °F 46% ENE  at  9.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 850 ft 3:56 PM CDT Rapid Fire
3 Mi. SE of Winnebago, Winnebago, IL 59.4 °F 50 °F 70% NE  at  4.0 mph 0.01 in / hr 838 ft 3:55 PM CDT Normal  
Mount Carroll, IL, Mt. Carroll, IL 67.3 °F 48 °F 50% NNW  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 822 ft 3:55 PM CDT Normal  
Highland Elementary, Stillman Valley, IL 60.0 °F 46 °F 61% NNW  at  10.4 mph 0.00 in / hr 755 ft 3:56 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Hawkeye Observatory, Durand, IL 61.7 °F 44 °F 53% NE  at  15.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 758 ft 3:56 PM CDT Normal
Lakewood Subdivision, Dixon, IL 62.3 °F 51 °F 66% NNE  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 778 ft 3:55 PM CDT Normal
Lee Co EMA Dixon Site, Dixon, IL 61.6 °F 52 °F 70% NNE  at  9.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 800 ft 3:56 PM CDT Normal
Lost Nation, Dixon, IL 63.5 °F 50 °F 61% East  at  2.7 mph 0.00 in / hr 755 ft 3:56 PM CDT Rapid Fire
overview of Elkhorn valley, Milledgeville, IL 64.8 °F 48 °F 55% North  at  8.6 mph 0.00 in / hr - 3:41 PM CDT Normal
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Special Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 3:42 PM CDT on May 23, 2013

... Patchy frost possible tonight...

An unseasonably strong area of surface high pressure is expected
to dominate the weather across the mid and upper Mississippi
Valley tonight. The combination of clear skies and light winds
under this high will allow temperatures to drop into the middle
to upper 30s across northern Illinois tonight. Temperatures this
cold could result in the development of some patchy frost across
the area later tonight... especially in low lying areas. Although
widespread frost is not expected... any frost that does form could
result in damage to sensitive vegetation if left unprotected.
Temperatures should quickly warm after sunrise on Friday... ending
the threat.


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334 PM CDT Thu may 23 2013

... Patchy fog possible tonight...

An unseasonably strong area of surface high pressure is expected
to dominate the weather across the mid and upper Mississippi
Valley tonight. The combination of clear skies and light winds
under this high will allow temperatures to drop into the middle
to upper 30s across northern Illinois tonight. Temperatures this
cold could result in the development of some patchy frost across
the area later tonight... especially in low lying areas. Although
widespread frost is not expected... any frost that does form could
result in damage to sensitive vegetation if left unprotected.
Temperatures should quickly warm after sunrise on Friday... ending
the threat.


Kjb

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Public Information Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 3:45 PM CDT on May 23, 2013

... Lake Michigan Beach forecast season begins may 24th...

The National Weather Service Chicago office will resume issuing
surfzone forecasts for the shoreline of lake and Cook counties in
Illinois and lake and Porter counties in Indiana for the Summer
swim season beginning Friday may 24th.

New for this year: beach hazard statements...

Beach hazard statements will be issued over the Summer on days
when dangerous swimming conditions are expected. The beach hazard
statement addresses various beach hazards and replaces the rip
current statements that have been issued in past years. See the
service change notice at...
www.NWS.NOAA.Gov/om/notification/scn13-33bhs_expansion.Htm for
more details on this transition.

Swim hazard risk replaces rip current risk in the surfzone
forecast...

Part of the transition to beach hazard statements will include the
surfzone forecast. The surfzone forecast will no longer refer to
rip current risk... but instead low... moderate and high swim risk.

Factors contributing to dangerous swimming conditions...

... High waves...

High waves pose several dangers to swimmers at Lake Michigan
beaches. First... high waves will cause swimmers to become
fatigued. Large waves are very powerful and can push a person off
a sandbar and into deeper water... requiring them to swim through
a rapid succession of waves to get back to more shallow water.

... Rip currents and structural currents...

Also... high waves result in strong rip currents and strong
structural currents. Rip currents are strong channels of water that
form rapidly and flow quickly away from shore through breaks or
low spots in The Sandbar. Structural currents are strong currents
which frequently flow along piers... breakwalls... and jetties
toward deeper water offshore.

... Strong offshore winds...

Dangerous swim conditions can also develop with strong offshore
winds. Although wave heights would tend to be lower with offshore
winds... strong winds can still cause dangerous structural currents
in the Chicago area. Southerly winds over 35 mph resulted in
dangerous currents near a pier at Loyola Park beach on may 24
2012... a contributing factor in the tragic drowning of a 15 year
old female.

Furthermore... particularly at the Indiana dunes beaches... strong
southerly winds pose a unique hazard to those on rafts. These
winds can create a current that pulls rafts well away from shore
into deeper water. A 31 year old male drowned on June 18 2012 at
Lake View beach in Beverly Shores when his raft capsized and blew
away from him after drifting over a quarter mile from shore due
to 30 mph southerly winds.

Criteria for issuance of beach hazard statements...

NWS Chicago will issue a beach hazard statement when there is a
high swim risk due to either of the following:

1) high waves of at least 3 to 5 feet and dangerous currents.

2) winds of 30 mph or higher.

We will no longer be issuing statements for a moderate risk... but
a moderate risk will be highlighted in the surfzone forecast.

People heading to Lake Michigan beaches this Summer should...

1. Check www.Weather.Gov/Chicago or NOAA Weather Radio to see if
any beach hazard statements are in effect... and if they are...
plan to stay out of the water on that day.

2. Swim on lifeguarded beaches when possible.

3. Refer to warning flags at local beaches for the latest
information before going into Lake Michigan waters (flag
definitions... green: OK to swim... yellow: caution is urged...
red: hazardous to swim).

Swimming at Lake Michigan beaches is a wonderful part of living
or visiting this area... but on days when waves are high and/or
currents are strong... it is a very dangerous activity and one
that should be postponed until the hazardous conditions subside.
Please stay informed and safe this Summer... and enjoy the
beaches!


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