Rain will be widespread over southeast Illinois the remainder of the afternoon. An isolated thunderstorm cannot be ruled out...with an increasing possibility of this during the evening.
Forecast for Richland
Updated: 3:36 PM CST on December 8, 2009
Wind Advisory in effect from 6 am to 6 PM CST Wednesday...
Tonight
Rain and a chance of thunderstorms in the evening... then a chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Blustery. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to southwest 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
Wednesday
Cloudy. Chance of snow or rain in the morning...then scattered flurries in the afternoon. Highs around 40. Temperature falling into the 30s in the afternoon. Windy. West winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts to around 40 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
... Wind Advisory in effect from 6 am to 6 PM CST Wednesday...
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a Wind Advisory... which is in effect from 6 am to 6 PM CST Wednesday.
* Timing: winds will begin to increase rapidly around sunrise... and will be strongest late morning through afternoon.
* Winds: sustained winds will range from 25 to 35 mph... and will gust as high as 45 mph... especially north of I-72.
* Impacts: the strong winds will be capable of producing damage to tree branches and power lines... as well as light weight objects not anchored to the ground. Travel on north south roads will be difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Also... blowing and drifting snow will be possible where any substantial accumulation occurs tonight... most likely in areas north of I-74.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.