Metropolis, IL

3:52 AM CDT on May 21, 2013 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 351 ft
Lon: 88.7° W
Lat: 37.2° N
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Weather Summary
Kari Kiefer
Weather Underground Forecast for Tuesday, May 21, 2013.

After a devastating severe weather day in the Plains on Monday, severe weather is expected to fire up again across the nation's mid-section again on Tuesday.

The nearly stationary low over the Northern Plains will gradually weaken as it shifts eastward into the Midwest on Tuesday, while the system's associated cold front trails southwestward from the low across the Mid-Mississippi Valley through the Southern Plains. Favorable energy and conditions ahead of the cold front combined with the moisture laden conditions of the nation's mid-section will set the stage for multiple clusters of thunderstorms to develop from the Midwest into the Ozarks and the Southern Plains. Portions of northeastern Texas, extreme southeastern Oklahoma, central and southern Arkansas, and northwestern Louisiana are at moderate risk of severe thunderstorm activity as environmental conditions remain favorable for tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and very large hail. Areas surrounding this moderate risk region from the parts of central and eastern Texas into the Upper Great Lakes are at slight risk of severe thunderstorm development with hail, damaging wind gusts, and isolated tornadoes.

Meanwhile, areas of heavy rain and widely scattered showers will continue near the low in the Northern Plains and Upper Mississippi Valley and near and to the north of a nearly stationary frontal boundary extending out ahead of the system from the Great Lakes into the Northeast. Continued precipitation in already saturated areas of the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest will maintain flood concerns from parts of North Dakota into northern Wisconsin.

Elsewhere, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to persist in the Mid-Atlantic and southeastern corner of the nation.
Weather Underground Forecast for Tuesday, May 21, 2013.

After a devastating severe weather day in the Plains on Monday, severe weather is expected to fire up again across the nation's mid-section again on Tuesday.

The nearly stationary low over the Northern Plains will gradually weaken as it shifts eastward into the Midwest on Tuesday, while the system's associated cold front trails southwestward from the low across the Mid-Mississippi Valley through the Southern Plains. Favorable energy and conditions ahead of the cold front combined with the moisture laden conditions of the nation's mid-section will set the stage for multiple clusters of thunderstorms to develop from the Midwest into the Ozarks and the Southern Plains. Portions of northeastern Texas, extreme southeastern Oklahoma, central and southern Arkansas, and northwestern Louisiana are at moderate risk of severe thunderstorm activity as environmental conditions remain favorable for tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and very large hail. Areas surrounding this moderate risk region from the parts of central and eastern Texas into the Upper Great Lakes are at slight risk of severe thunderstorm development with hail, damaging wind gusts, and isolated tornadoes.

Meanwhile, areas of heavy rain and widely scattered showers will continue near the low in the Northern Plains and Upper Mississippi Valley and near and to the north of a nearly stationary frontal boundary extending out ahead of the system from the Great Lakes into the Northeast. Continued precipitation in already saturated areas of the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest will maintain flood concerns from parts of North Dakota into northern Wisconsin.

Elsewhere, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to persist in the Mid-Atlantic and southeastern corner of the nation.
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Metropolis Weather at a Glance

Updated 3:38 AM CDT
Weather Station
Paducah (KPAH)
Elevation
410 ft
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Light Thunderstorms and Rain
Light Thunderstorm Rain
Temperature
66 °F
Feels Like 66 °F
Wind(mph)
10
Sunrise / Set
5:41 AM
8:01 PM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous
Tonight
Thunderstorm 72 °F
T-storms
60% chance of precipitation
Tuesday
Thunderstorm 82 °F
T-storms
40% chance of precipitation
Tuesday Night
Thunderstorm 68 °F
T-storms
80% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 79 | 59 °F
Chance of T-storms
40% chance of precipitation
Thursday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 73 | 45 °F
Chance of T-storms
30% chance of precipitation
Friday
Clear 73 | 46 °F
Clear
Today is forecast to be Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.90 in
Visibility
7.0 miles
Clouds
Few 2100 ft
Mostly Cloudy 4000 ft
Overcast 9500 ft
Moisture
Humidity
94%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
SPECI KPAH 210838Z AUTO 27009G20KT 7SM -TSRA FEW021 BKN040 OVC095 19/18 A2990 RMK AO2 PK WND 28033/0818 WSHFT 0812 LTG DSNT ALQDS TSB11RAB17 P0025
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Temperature
Temperature
66 °F
87,86,86,85,83,81,79,78,78,77,77,76,66
Dew Point
64 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
10 mph from West
Wind Gust
23 mph
Health
UV
0 out of 16
Pollen
9.00 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
tstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 82F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday Night
nt_tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 1.0 in. possible.
Wednesday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 79F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then a chance of rain after midnight. Fog overnight. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Thursday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of rain, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 73F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Overcast in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 45F. Winds from the North at 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 73F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 46F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. High of 77F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 57F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 81F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 57F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 82F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 63F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 84F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 70F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 86F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 72F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 86F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 72F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 86F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 72F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
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Tornado Watch 197 in effect until 5 am CDT Tuesday...

Weather Forecast for Metropolis IL

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KPAH

Tuesday, 21
Thunderstorm
82 | 68 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Wednesday, 22
Chance of a Thunderstorm
79 | 59 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Thursday, 23
Chance of a Thunderstorm
73 | 45 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Friday, 24
Clear
73 | 46 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 25
Partly Cloudy
77 | 57 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 26
Mostly Cloudy
81 | 57 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 27
Partly Cloudy
82 | 63 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 28
Partly Cloudy
84 | 70 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 29
Partly Cloudy
86 | 72 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 30
Partly Cloudy
86 | 72 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 2:41 AM CDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
tstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 82F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday Night
nt_tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 1.0 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 73 | 66 79 | 68 78 | 68 72 | 66
Wind 10 mph South 12 mph SSW 10 mph SSW 7 mph South
Humidity 80% 69% 68% 84%
Chance of Precip. 60% 40% 40% 70%
Cloud Cover 72% 100% 100% 84%
Conditions Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:41 AM
8:01 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.56], Average RMSE [2.06]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.16], Average RMSE [1.93] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:41 AM CDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 79F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then a chance of rain after midnight. Fog overnight. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 68 | 63 76 | 63 76 | 62 66 | 63
Wind 10 mph SSW 11 mph SW 6 mph WSW 3 mph WSW
Humidity 85% 65% 59% 88%
Chance of Precip. 80% 50% 40% 30%
Cloud Cover 82% 46% 45% 34%
Conditions Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:41 AM
8:02 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.14], Average RMSE [1.56]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.14], Average RMSE [1.97] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:41 AM CDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of rain, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 73F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Overcast in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 45F. Winds from the North at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 63 | 62 70 | 62 71 | 61 62 | 49
Wind 2 mph West 5 mph West 6 mph NW 9 mph North
Humidity 93% 74% 70% 63%
Chance of Precip. 20% 30% 30% 10%
Cloud Cover 39% 16% 79% 100%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of a Thunderstorm Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
5:40 AM
8:03 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.22], Average RMSE [2.90]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.53], Average RMSE [2.77] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:41 AM CDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 73F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 46F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 52 | 38 66 | 42 65 | 48 58 | 45
Wind 8 mph North 7 mph NNE 7 mph NNE 6 mph ENE
Humidity 63% 42% 53% 60%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 31% 17% 10% 18%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:39 AM
8:03 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.34], Average RMSE [2.36]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.83], Average RMSE [3.06] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:41 AM CDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. High of 77F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 57F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 53 | 45 72 | 47 76 | 54 66 | 51
Wind 5 mph ENE 4 mph ESE 5 mph ESE 6 mph East
Humidity 73% 41% 47% 55%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 59% 14% 100% 25%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Overcast Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:39 AM
8:04 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.54], Average RMSE [2.01]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.45], Average RMSE [3.10] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:41 AM CDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 81F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 57F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 61 | 48 77 | 53 72 | 61 71 | 57
Wind 5 mph SE 7 mph SSE 6 mph SSW 6 mph South
Humidity 63% 44% 67% 63%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 69% 58% 38% 99%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
5:38 AM
8:05 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.73], Average RMSE [3.81]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.29], Average RMSE [3.37] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:41 AM CDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 82F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 63F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 61 | 56 74 | 60 81 | 65 66 | 63
Wind 5 mph SSW 9 mph SSW 8 mph SW 7 mph SSW
Humidity 84% 59% 57% 89%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 61% 48% 49% 62%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:38 AM
8:06 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.50], Average RMSE [3.92]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.40], Average RMSE [2.96] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:41 AM CDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 84F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 70F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 65 | 63 81 | 62 80 | 65 73 | 65
Wind 6 mph SSW 11 mph SW 10 mph SW 9 mph South
Humidity 91% 49% 61% 75%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 90% 100% 100% 100%
Conditions Overcast Overcast Overcast Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
5:37 AM
8:06 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.21], Average RMSE [3.20]
Source: BestForecast at 2:41 AM CDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 86F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 72F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 71 | 62 84 | 64 81 | 67 73 | 66
Wind 9 mph South 11 mph SSW 10 mph SSW 10 mph SSW
Humidity 73% 50% 60% 77%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 87% 9% 89% 4%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Clear Overcast Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:37 AM
8:07 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.22], Average RMSE [3.65]
Source: BestForecast at 2:41 AM CDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 86F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 72F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 74 | 63 85 | 65 82 | 67 74 | 66
Wind 10 mph SSW 11 mph SSW 10 mph SSW 9 mph SSW
Humidity 69% 49% 60% 78%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 72% 64% 39% 21%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:37 AM
8:08 PM
Source: BestForecast at 2:41 AM CDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 86F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 72F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 73 | 65 85 | 66 81 | 68 73 | 68
Wind 8 mph SSW 9 mph SSW 8 mph SSW 8 mph SSW
Humidity 74% 52% 64% 86%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 9% 3% 2% %
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
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May 21, 2013 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal 79 °F 58 °F
Record 94 °F (1987) 41 °F (1954)
Yesterday 88 °F 71 °F
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 15
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City Distance Mag. Time & Date
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Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Astronomy
May. 21, 2013 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:41 AM CDT 8:01 PM CDT
Civil Twilight 5:12 AM CDT 8:31 PM CDT
Nautical Twilight 4:35 AM CDT 9:07 PM CDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:56 AM CDT 9:47 PM CDT
Moon 4:19 PM CDT 3:04 AM CDT
Length Of Visible Light 15h 18m
Length of Day
14h 19m
Tomorrow will be 1m 26s longer.
Waxing Gibbous, 81% of the Moon is Illuminated
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May 24
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May 31
Last Quarter
Jun 8
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78 °F
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60 °F
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61 °F
Litchfield
62 °F
Bloomington
62 °F
Galesburg
62 °F
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No new snow has been reported.
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Metropolis 67 °F Thunderstorm Rain 3:35 AM CDT
Paducah 66 °F Light Thunderstorm Rain 3:38 AM CDT
Cairo 68 °F Rain 3:35 AM CDT
Murray 73 °F Mostly Cloudy 3:35 AM CDT
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Flight Rule: VFR (KPAH)
Wind Speed: 9.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 270° (West)
Ceiling: 4000 ft

SPECI KPAH 210838Z AUTO 27009G20KT 7SM -TSRA FEW021 BKN040 OVC095 19/18 A2990 RMK AO2 PK WND 28033/0818 WSHFT 0812 LTG DSNT ALQDS TSB11RAB17 P0025

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Station Location Temp. Heat Index Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Metropolis, IL 71.8 °F 75 °F 61 °F 69% ENE  at  3.4 mph 0.00 in / hr 0 ft 3:27 AM CDT Rapid Fire  
Metropolis, Metropolis, IL 66.9 °F - 64 °F 86% WNW  at  16.0 mph 0.16 in / hr 359 ft 3:52 AM CDT Rapid Fire
Weather Observatory, Round Knob, IL 67.0 °F - 66 °F 95% WNW  at  8.0 mph 0.06 in / hr 550 ft 3:52 AM CDT Rapid Fire
Heath, West Paducah, KY 66.1 °F - 56 °F 69% West  at  6.0 mph 0.07 in / hr 404 ft 3:51 AM CDT Rapid Fire
PADUCAH, KY 65.9 °F - 63 °F 91% SW  at  12.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 0 ft 3:52 AM CDT Rapid Fire  
Paducah Ky, Paducah, KY 63.2 °F - 60 °F 91% West  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 0 ft 3:52 AM CDT Rapid Fire  
Gage Area, La Center, KY 66.4 °F - 66 °F 97% WNW  at  9.8 mph 0.17 in / hr 456 ft 3:52 AM CDT Rapid Fire
Reidland, Reidland, KY 66.9 °F - 64 °F 91% West  at  0.0 mph 0.05 in / hr 413 ft 3:51 AM CDT Rapid Fire  
Reidland, Paducah, KY 71.0 °F 73 °F 63 °F 76% SSW  at  0.0 mph - / hr 330 ft 3:51 AM CDT Normal  
Sharpe, KY, Calvert City, KY 66.7 °F - 64 °F 92% WNW  at  4.0 mph 0.07 in / hr 410 ft 3:52 AM CDT Rapid Fire  
RAWS DIXON SPRINGS IL, Simpson, IL 76 °F 77 °F 68 °F 77% SSE  at  4 mph 0.00 in / hr 540 ft 2:08 AM CDT MADIS
South Adkins Dixon Road, Wickliffe, KY 65.7 °F - 64 °F 93% WSW  at  6.9 mph 0.17 in / hr 443 ft 3:52 AM CDT Rapid Fire
hopewell rd, Boaz, KY 65.7 °F - 63 °F 92% SW  at  3.0 mph 0.14 in / hr 400 ft 3:52 AM CDT Normal
Hickory, Ky, Hickory, KY 66.3 °F - 64 °F 93% WSW  at  6.0 mph - / hr 427 ft 3:47 AM CDT Normal
Calvert City, Calvert City, KY 75.9 °F 75 °F 76 °F 99% South  at  7.6 mph 0.00 in / hr 364 ft 3:40 AM CDT Rapid Fire
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Special Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 3:26 AM CDT on May 21, 2013

... Significant weather advisory for southern Hardin... southern
Pope... eastern Massac and southeastern Johnson counties in southern
Illinois... and eastern Graves... Crittenden... Calloway... western
Caldwell... Trigg... Marshall... eastern McCracken... Lyon and Livingston
counties in western Kentucky until 415 am CDT...

At 323 am CDT... National Weather Service Doppler radar was tracking
strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Dixon Springs
Illinois... south across Reidland Kentucky... to 10 miles south of
Mayfield... moving east at 45 mph.

Wind gusts up to 50 mph are expected with these storms. Winds gusted
to around 40 mph at the National Weather Service in Paducah as these
storms passed.

Locations that may be impacted include...
Benton... Calvert City... Murray... Eddyville... Land Between The Lakes
area... Marion... Princeton... and Cadiz.

These storms may intensify... .and a Tornado Watch is in effect for
this area. Be certain to monitor local radio and TV stations... as
well as local cable TV outlets... .for additional information and
possible warnings from the National Weather Service.


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Record Report
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 01:45 am CDT on May 21, 2013

... Record daily maximum low temperature set at Evansville in...

The low temperature for yesterday, may 20th, at Evansville in was
71 degrees. This sets a new maximum low temperature for this date.
The old record was 70 degrees set in 2004.


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Public Information Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 12:14 am CDT on May 21, 2013

... Safety rules for tornadoes...

A Tornado Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service
for all of the quad state area with the exception of the southern
Kentucky pennyrile area. This watch is in effect until 5 am
Tuesday morning. The following safety tips are being provided in
hope that the broadcast media will frequently broadcast these
messages while the watch affects their area.

A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for the development
of severe thunderstorms which can produce tornadoes in and close
to the watch area. If you are in the watch area... keep informed
of the latest weather information. These storms can develop
rapidly so there may be occasions when advance warning is not
possible.

A Tornado Warning means a tornado has been spotted or indicated by
radar. If you are in the path or near the tornado... take
immediate action to protect life and property. Follow these
safety rules.

In open country... find a ditch... culvert or other low area and
lay down flat. Cover your head with your hands for protection.

In homes or small buildings... go to the basement or a small
interior room on the lowest floor like a Hall or bathroom closet.
Use heavy furniture for shelter or cover yourself with a mattress
or blanket.

In Mobile homes or vehicles... abandon it and go to a substantial
structure or place of safety. Never try to outrun a tornado in a
vehicle.

In schools... hospitals... factories or shopping centers... go to
designated shelter areas. Interior Halls on the lowest levels are
usually the best. Stay away from gymnasiums or auditoriums. Avoid
all outside walls and windows.

The key to tornado survival is to be prepared and take immediate
action when a warning is issued or when you feel threatened.
Remember... the actions you take during a tornado event may save
your life and the lives of those you are responsible for.


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