Sims, IL

7:48 PM CST on February 13, 2012 (GMT -0600)
Elev: 446 ft
Lon: 88.5° W
Lat: 38.4° N
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Active Advisory: Winter Weather Advisory (US Severe Weather)
Tropical Weather: Tropical Cyclone Giovanna (South Indian Ocean) Tropical Cyclone Jasmine (Southern Pacific)
Weather Summary
Shaun Tanner
Weather Underground midday recap for Monday, February 13, 2012. A storm raced out of the Rockies and into the Plains on Monday, producing a good shot of Winter weather in the Plains and Mississippi Valley. Winter Weather Advisories were posted from eastern Oklahoma through the western Tennessee Valley in anticipation of several inches of new snow. Snow fell as far north as Minnesota and Michigan, but lighter snow was reported the farther north you went. In the warmer air closer to the Gulf Coast, rain fell in Louisiana and Mississippi.

Wet weather also greeted the West Coast as a Pacific storm slammed into California. This storm lacked a tremendous amount of moisture, but it has been a very dry Winter for the state thus far, and any precipitation is very much welcomed. Up to a foot of new snow is possible from this storm in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevadas when all is said and done.

The East Coast was dry as a high pressure continued to dominate, but the region experienced another chilly day. By the afternoon, temperatures were still in the 20s and 30s for many areas in New England, while temperatures in the 30s were experience as far south as Arkansas. Morning temperatures were in the 20s in northern Florida.

The Northern Plains rose into the 20s and 30s, while the Northwest saw temperatures in the 30s and 40s. The Southwest rose into the 40s, 50s, and some 60s.
Weather Underground midday recap for Monday, February 13, 2012. A storm raced out of the Rockies and into the Plains on Monday, producing a good shot of Winter weather in the Plains and Mississippi Valley. Winter Weather Advisories were posted from eastern Oklahoma through the western Tennessee Valley in anticipation of several inches of new snow. Snow fell as far north as Minnesota and Michigan, but lighter snow was reported the farther north you went. In the warmer air closer to the Gulf Coast, rain fell in Louisiana and Mississippi.

Wet weather also greeted the West Coast as a Pacific storm slammed into California. This storm lacked a tremendous amount of moisture, but it has been a very dry Winter for the state thus far, and any precipitation is very much welcomed. Up to a foot of new snow is possible from this storm in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevadas when all is said and done.

The East Coast was dry as a high pressure continued to dominate, but the region experienced another chilly day. By the afternoon, temperatures were still in the 20s and 30s for many areas in New England, while temperatures in the 30s were experience as far south as Arkansas. Morning temperatures were in the 20s in northern Florida.

The Northern Plains rose into the 20s and 30s, while the Northwest saw temperatures in the 30s and 40s. The Southwest rose into the 40s, 50s, and some 60s.
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Sims Weather at a Glance
Updated 7:35 PM CST
Weather Station
Fairfield (KFWC)
Elevation
433 ft
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Now
Light Snow
Light Snow
Temperature
30 °F
Feels Like 23 °F
Wind(mph)
7
Sunrise / Set
6:47 AM
5:29 PM
Moon
Waning Gibbous
Tonight
Ice Pellets 29 °F
Ice Pellets
100% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Ice Pellets 40 °F
Ice Pellets
20% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow Night
Partly Cloudy 29 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
Rain Showers 47 | 40 °F
Rain Showers
60% chance of precipitation
Thursday
Chance of Rain 49 | 29 °F
Chance of Rain
20% chance of precipitation
Friday
Partly Cloudy 45 | 29 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow is forecast to be Warmer than today.
Conditions
Pressure
29.97 in
Visibility
7.0 miles
Clouds
Overcast 3400 ft
Moisture
Humidity
86%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KFWC 140135Z AUTO 17006KT 7SM -SN OVC034 M01/M03 A2997 RMK AO2
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Weather Radio
Launch Weather Radio
Temperature
Windchill
23 °F
Dew Point
27 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
7 mph from South
Wind Gust
Health
UV
0 out of 16
Pollen
1.00 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Regional
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Regional Forecast for Wayne
Tonight
nt_snow Snow in the evening...then freezing rain or snow likely and a chance of rain after midnight. Snow accumulation of 2 to 3 inches. Lows around 30. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
Tuesday
cloudy Cloudy. A slight chance of drizzle and freezing drizzle in the morning. Highs around 40. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. South winds 5 mph.
Wednesday
rain Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
Wednesday Night
nt_rain Showers. Lows in the lower 40s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
Thursday
partlysunny Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the morning. Highs around 50.
Thursday Night
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Lows around 30.
Friday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
Friday Night
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s.
Saturday through Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s. Lows around 30.
Sunday Night and Washingtons Birthday
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the upper 40s.
Source: NWS at 3:39 PM CST on February 13, 2012
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Nowcast as of 7:06 PM CST on February 13, 2012
Areas of light rain...freezing rain...sleet and snow will continue over areas east of the Mississippi River through 9 PM. In southeast Missouri the precipitation will become more intermittent...and predominantly light rain or drizzle. Temperatures are right at the freezing mark...and are expected to warm just a bit above freezing in most places by 9 PM. Some very light icing of elevated surface can be expected...but most roads will remain wet. The exception will be over the Ozark foothills where roads are already slick due to earlier snowfall.
Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 6 am CST Tuesday...
Forecast
View Calendar 7-Day Weather Forecast for 62886
Monday, 13
Chance of Snow
36 | 29 °F
Chance of Snow
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Tuesday, 14
Ice Pellets
40 | 29 °F
Ice Pellets
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Wednesday, 15
Rain Showers
47 | 40 °F
Rain Showers
Chance of
Precipitation
60%
Thursday, 16
Chance of Rain
49 | 29 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Friday, 17
Partly Cloudy
45 | 29 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Saturday, 18
Partly Cloudy
47 | 29 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Sunday, 19
Partly Cloudy
47 | 31 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Monday, 20
Clear
49 | NA
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Source: NWS at 3:39 PM CST on February 13, 2012
Regional Forecast for Wayne
Tonight
nt_snow Snow in the evening...then freezing rain or snow likely and a chance of rain after midnight. Snow accumulation of 2 to 3 inches. Lows around 30. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 22 | 13 31 | 14 31 | 20 29 | 25
Wind 4 mph South 9 mph South 9 mph South 8 mph South
Humidity 64% 49% 63% 84%
Chance of Precip. 0% 50% 50% 100%
Cloud Cover 73% 98% 100% 100%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Chance of Snow Snow Ice Pellets
Sunrise & Sunset
6:47 AM
5:29 PM
Source: NWS at 3:39 PM CST on February 13, 2012
Regional Forecast for Wayne
Tuesday
cloudy Cloudy. A slight chance of drizzle and freezing drizzle in the morning. Highs around 40. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. South winds 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 31 | 29 38 | 31 36 | 29 31 | 29
Wind 6 mph SW 7 mph West 2 mph West 4 mph South
Humidity 88% 78% 75% 92%
Chance of Precip. 100% 20% 20% 0%
Cloud Cover 100% 90% 54% 33%
Conditions Ice Pellets Overcast Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:46 AM
5:30 PM
Source: NWS at 3:39 PM CST on February 13, 2012
Regional Forecast for Wayne
Wednesday
rain Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
Wednesday Night
nt_rain Showers. Lows in the lower 40s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 29 | 27 43 | 34 45 | 38 43 | 40
Wind 4 mph South 9 mph South 5 mph SE 9 mph SSE
Humidity 88% 73% 79% 88%
Chance of Precip. 0% 60% 60% 80%
Cloud Cover 66% 71% 92% 100%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Rain Showers Rain Showers Rain Showers
Sunrise & Sunset
6:45 AM
5:31 PM
Source: NWS at 3:39 PM CST on February 13, 2012
Regional Forecast for Wayne
Thursday
partlysunny Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the morning. Highs around 50.
Thursday Night
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Lows around 30.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 41 | 40 47 | 40 43 | 34 34 | 29
Wind 7 mph SSW 13 mph West 9 mph WNW 6 mph WNW
Humidity 96% 79% 70% 81%
Chance of Precip. 80% 20% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 78% 61% 34% 29%
Conditions Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:44 AM
5:32 PM
Source: NWS at 3:39 PM CST on February 13, 2012
Regional Forecast for Wayne
Friday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
Friday Night
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 31 | 25 41 | 25 40 | 27 34 | 25
Wind 6 mph West 7 mph West 5 mph West 4 mph WSW
Humidity 81% 52% 57% 72%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 35% 30% 30% 30%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:42 AM
5:33 PM
Source: NWS at 3:39 PM CST on February 13, 2012
Regional Forecast for Wayne
Saturday through Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s. Lows around 30.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 29 | 23 43 | 27 41 | 29 34 | 27
Wind 1 mph West 6 mph WSW 4 mph WNW 2 mph NW
Humidity 77% 53% 59% 78%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 33% 38% 46% 48%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:42 AM
5:33 PM
Source: NWS at 3:39 PM CST on February 13, 2012
Regional Forecast for Wayne
Saturday through Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s. Lows around 30.
Sunday Night and Washingtons Birthday
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the upper 40s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 29 | 25 43 | 27 41 | 27 34 | 23
Wind 2 mph WNW 6 mph WSW 2 mph West 0 mph NNW
Humidity 84% 54% 57% 64%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 47% 47% 31% 14%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:42 AM
5:33 PM
Source: NWS at 3:39 PM CST on February 13, 2012
Regional Forecast for Wayne
Sunday Night and Washingtons Birthday
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the upper 40s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 31 | 22 45 | 29 41 | 27 34 | 23
Wind 4 mph South 9 mph South 2 mph West 0 mph NNW
Humidity 65% 52% 57% 64%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 14% 23% 31% 14%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:42 AM
5:33 PM
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History & Almanac
February 13, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KMVN) 42 °F 27 °F
Record (KMVN) 59 °F (2011) 10 °F (2006)
Yesterday 36 °F 18 °F
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City Distance Mag. Time & Date
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Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Astronomy
Feb. 13, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 6:47 AM CST 5:29 PM CST
Civil Twilight 6:20 AM CST 5:56 PM CST
Nautical Twilight 5:49 AM CST 6:27 PM CST
Astronomical Twilight 5:18 AM CST 6:58 PM CST
Moon No Moon Rise 9:52 AM CST (2/13)
Length Of Visible Light 11h 36m
Length of Day
10h 41m
Tomorrow will be 2m 17s longer.
Waning Gibbous, 57% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waning Gibbous
Feb 14
Last Quarter
Feb 21
New
Feb 29
First Quarter
Mar 8
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State Highs State Lows
37 °F
Joliet
37 °F
Romeoville
37 °F
Chicago Midway
37 °F
Kankakee
37 °F
Pontiac
11 °F
Rochelle
12 °F
Freeport
12 °F
Aurora
12 °F
Sterling
12 °F
Waukegan
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Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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Fairfield 30 °F Light Snow 7:35 PM CST
Flora 32 °F Light Snow 7:35 PM CST
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Flight Rule: VFR (KFWC)
Wind Speed: 6.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 170° (South)
Ceiling: 3400 ft

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Middleton Street Weather, Iuka, IL 30.2 °F 24 °F 26 °F 85% SE  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 518 ft 7:48 PM CST Rapid Fire
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Winter Weather Advisory
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 3:38 PM CST on February 13, 2012

... Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 6 am CST
Tuesday...

A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 6 am CST
Tuesday.

* An area of snow will continue to move eastward during the
evening hours. Total snowfall for this event will likely be in
the 1 to 2 inch range. Locally up 3 inches of snow may occur
north of the Ohio River.

The snow will taper off... and likely change over to freezing
drizzle over southeast Missouri... parts of southern Illinois and
western Kentucky late this evening. This freezing drizzle or
light freezing rain will eventually take the place of snow over
all areas by sunrise. Over western Kentucky south of the western
Kentucky Parkway... the snow will change to freezing drizzle and
then light rain or drizzle by morning.

* Travel conditions across the area will likely deteriorate from
west to east. Those planning to travel... especially this
evening into the overnight hours... should be prepared for
slippery conditions and reduced visibility... especially on
untreated and elevated roadways. Allow extra time to reach your
destination. The mixture of snow and freezing drizzle may make
travel difficult during the morning commute.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow... sleet... or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities... and use caution while
driving.