Muddy, IL

1:24 AM CDT on May 26, 2012 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 377 ft
Lon: 88.5° W
Lat: 37.8° N
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Weather Summary
Weather Underground Forecast for Saturday, May 26, 2012.

The main weather feature over the nation will be a low pressure system moving off the Rockies and into the Plains on Saturday. Flow around this system continues pushing a warm front eastward, over the Plains and through the Midwest. Expect widespread showers and thunderstorms to develop along this frontal boundary, from the Northern and Central Plains through the Great Lakes. Some of these storms will turn severe with strong winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall. Severe thunderstorms are most likely over Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa. By Saturday evening, the tail end of this system will reach the Northeast, bringing lighter and more widespread showers and thunderstorms to the region.

The back side of this broad low pressure system will continue pulling cool air in from Canada. This will allow for rain showers to turn to snow showers at the highest elevations of the Northern Rockies, Intermountain West, and Central Rockies. At the same time, strong and gusty winds will persist for the southern side of this system. In combination with warm and dry conditions, this will maintain high fire danger for the Southwest and Southern Rockies.

In the Southeast, expect more shower and thunderstorm activity over Florida and the Carolinas as an area of low pressure lingers just offshore. Some areas may see severe thunderstorm development with gusty winds and heavy rainfall.
Weather Underground Forecast for Saturday, May 26, 2012.

The main weather feature over the nation will be a low pressure system moving off the Rockies and into the Plains on Saturday. Flow around this system continues pushing a warm front eastward, over the Plains and through the Midwest. Expect widespread showers and thunderstorms to develop along this frontal boundary, from the Northern and Central Plains through the Great Lakes. Some of these storms will turn severe with strong winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall. Severe thunderstorms are most likely over Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa. By Saturday evening, the tail end of this system will reach the Northeast, bringing lighter and more widespread showers and thunderstorms to the region.

The back side of this broad low pressure system will continue pulling cool air in from Canada. This will allow for rain showers to turn to snow showers at the highest elevations of the Northern Rockies, Intermountain West, and Central Rockies. At the same time, strong and gusty winds will persist for the southern side of this system. In combination with warm and dry conditions, this will maintain high fire danger for the Southwest and Southern Rockies.

In the Southeast, expect more shower and thunderstorm activity over Florida and the Carolinas as an area of low pressure lingers just offshore. Some areas may see severe thunderstorm development with gusty winds and heavy rainfall.

Muddy Weather at a Glance

Updated 12:43 AM CDT
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
69 °F
Feels Like 69 °F
Wind(mph)
0
Sunrise / Set
5:36 AM
8:06 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent
Tonight
Clear 68 °F
Clear
Saturday
Clear 97 °F
Clear
Saturday Night
Clear 66 °F
Clear
Sunday
Partly Cloudy 99 | 70 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 93 | 68 °F
Chance of T-storms
20% chance of precipitation
Tuesday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 86 | 57 °F
Chance of T-storms
20% chance of precipitation
Today is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
30.04 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
84%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KHSB 260615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/19 A3004 RMK AO2
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Weather Radio
Temperature
Temperature
69 °F
Dew Point
64 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
Calm
Wind Gust
0.0 mph
Health
0 out of 16
Pollen
8.40 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
No Activity
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Source: BestForecast
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 97F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 99F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy. High of 93F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Tuesday
chancetstorms Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 86F. Winds from the NNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 57F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday
clear Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 86F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 57F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 81F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Thursday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 45F. Breezy. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 20 mph.
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 66F. Breezy. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 20 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 48F. Winds from the West at 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 77F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 57F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 81F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 64F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Monday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 84F with a heat index of 95F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday
chancetstorms Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F with a heat index of 104F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
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Forecast

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KHSB

Saturday, 26
Clear
97 | 66 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 27
Partly Cloudy
99 | 70 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 28
Chance of a Thunderstorm
93 | 68 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Tuesday, 29
Chance of a Thunderstorm
86 | 57 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Wednesday, 30
Clear
86 | 57 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 31
Chance of a Thunderstorm
81 | 45 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Friday, 1
Partly Cloudy
66 | 48 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 2
Partly Cloudy
77 | 57 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 3
Clear
81 | 64 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 4
Chance of a Thunderstorm
84 | 68 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Source: BestForecast at 9:00 PM CDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 97F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 74 | 68 92 | 65 92 | 63 76 | 66
Wind 2 mph South 8 mph SSW 8 mph SSW 1 mph South
Humidity 81% 40% 37% 70%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 9% 12% 4% 9%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:36 AM
8:06 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.55], Average RMSE [1.85]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.65], Average RMSE [1.51] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 9:00 PM CDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 99F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 72 | 65 96 | 70 91 | 67 76 | 65
Wind 3 mph South 8 mph SW 6 mph South 3 mph SSE
Humidity 76% 42% 45% 70%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 3% 16% 28% 24%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:35 AM
8:07 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.62], Average RMSE [1.79]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.92], Average RMSE [1.64] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 9:00 PM CDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy. High of 93F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 74 | 68 92 | 67 88 | 67 75 | 65
Wind 5 mph South 10 mph SSW 10 mph SSW 9 mph South
Humidity 82% 43% 51% 68%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 20%
Cloud Cover 31% 45% 53% 59%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:35 AM
8:07 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.16], Average RMSE [2.57]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.86], Average RMSE [2.20] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 9:00 PM CDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
chancetstorms Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 86F. Winds from the NNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 57F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 73 | 65 84 | 62 80 | 59 69 | 60
Wind 8 mph WSW 10 mph NNW 6 mph North 2 mph NNE
Humidity 78% 48% 47% 70%
Chance of Precip. 20% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 5% 1% 7% 1%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:34 AM
8:08 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.20], Average RMSE [2.35]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.14], Average RMSE [2.44] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 9:00 PM CDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 86F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 57F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 66 | 57 82 | 53 81 | 59 67 | 58
Wind 4 mph East 7 mph ESE 7 mph SSE 8 mph ESE
Humidity 74% 37% 45% 72%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 11% 25% 35%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:34 AM
8:09 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.61], Average RMSE [2.42]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.47], Average RMSE [2.66] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 9:00 PM CDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 81F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Thursday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 45F. Breezy. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 60 | 54 78 | 56 74 | 52 62 | 54
Wind 8 mph SSE 10 mph South 17 mph West 14 mph WNW
Humidity 78% 47% 46% 79%
Chance of Precip. 0% 20% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 34% 94% 83% 90%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of Rain Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
5:34 AM
8:09 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.57], Average RMSE [3.46]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.02], Average RMSE [3.05] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 9:00 PM CDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 66F. Breezy. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 20 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 48F. Winds from the West at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 46 | 39 58 | 38 62 | 39 52 | 47
Wind 13 mph WNW 14 mph WNW 13 mph WNW 9 mph West
Humidity 75% 46% 40% 80%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 81% 2% 57% 9%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Clear Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:34 AM
8:09 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.39], Average RMSE [4.33]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.08], Average RMSE [3.94] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 9:00 PM CDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 77F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 57F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 44 75 | 51 72 | 47 63 | 56
Wind 10 mph WSW 7 mph WSW 5 mph West 6 mph WSW
Humidity 79% 41% 40% 77%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 44% 31% 31% 24%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:34 AM
8:09 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.61], Average RMSE [5.56]
Source: BestForecast at 9:00 PM CDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 81F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 64F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 59 | 55 78 | 71 74 | 65 65 | 58
Wind 5 mph SW 6 mph WSW 4 mph West 6 mph SW
Humidity 85% 79% 71% 78%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 9% 2% 5% 15%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:34 AM
8:09 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.42], Average RMSE [5.88]
Source: BestForecast at 9:00 PM CDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 84F with a heat index of 95F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 65 | 63 81 | 77 78 | 70 70 | 63
Wind 4 mph SSW 5 mph SW 4 mph SW 6 mph SSW
Humidity 88% 82% 72% 79%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 34% 38% 27% 21%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:34 AM
8:09 PM
Source: BestForecast at 9:00 PM CDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
chancetstorms Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F with a heat index of 104F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 70 | 67 85 | 78 82 | 72 73 | 67
Wind 5 mph SSW 6 mph SSW 5 mph SSW 6 mph SSW
Humidity 90% 84% 73% 80%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 21% % % %
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:34 AM
8:09 PM
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History & Almanac
May 26, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KMWA) 77 °F 55 °F
Record (KMWA) 89 °F (1978) 38 °F (1979)
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby.
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
Astronomy
May. 26, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:36 AM CDT 8:06 PM CDT
Civil Twilight 5:06 AM CDT 8:36 PM CDT
Nautical Twilight 4:28 AM CDT 9:14 PM CDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:46 AM CDT 9:56 PM CDT
Moon 10:35 AM CDT No Moon Set
Length Of Visible Light 15h 30m
Length of Day
14h 30m
Tomorrow will be 1m 16s longer.
Waxing Crescent, 24% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waxing Crescent
May 28
First Quarter
Jun 4
Full
Jun 11
Last Quarter
Jun 19
New
Today's Extremes
State Highs State Lows
78 °F
Cairo
77 °F
Springfield
76 °F
Rantoul
76 °F
Centralia
76 °F
Salem
59 °F
Freeport
59 °F
Waukegan
62 °F
Sterling
63 °F
Savanna
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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Event Date Forecast
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program 9:00 AM CDT 2012-05-28 Partly Cloudy, 86°F
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program 11:00 AM CDT 2012-05-28 Partly Cloudy, 92°F
Mercy Center 9:00 AM CDT 2012-05-29 Chance of a Thunderstorm, 78°F
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program 9:00 AM CDT 2012-05-30 Clear, 76°F
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program 11:00 AM CDT 2012-05-30 Clear, 81°F
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program 9:00 AM CDT 2012-06-01 Mostly Cloudy, 53°F
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Aviation
City Temp. Conditions Updated
Harrisburg 70 °F Clear 1:15 AM CDT
Marion Regional 73 °F Clear 1:15 AM CDT
Carmi 70 °F Clear 1:15 AM CDT
Carbondale 70 °F Clear 12:52 AM CDT
Flight To ETA Status
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Type Condition
Flight Rule: VFR (KHSB)
Wind Speed: 0.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 211° (SSW)
Ceiling: Unlimited

METAR KHSB 260615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/19 A3004 RMK AO2

Sports
Event Date Forecast
Indians vs. White Sox 7:10 PM CDT on May 25, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 65 °F
Tigers vs. Twins 12:10 AM UTC on May 26, 2012 Chance of a Thunderstorm, 67 °F
Event Date Forecast
Almería vs. CD Guadalajara 6:00 AM EDT on May 26, 2012 Forecast not available.
Huesca vs. Deportivo 12:00 PM CEST on May 26, 2012 Chance of Rain, High 69° F/ 21° C
Event Date Forecast
Coca-Cola 600 6:16 PM EDT on May 27, 2012 Chance of a Thunderstorm, 83 °F
FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks 1:15 PM EDT on June 03, 2012 Average High 79° F/ 26° C
Event Date Forecast
Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial 8:30 AM CDT on May 26, 2012 Mostly Cloudy, 72 °F
Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial 8:30 AM CDT on May 27, 2012 Mostly Cloudy, 70 °F
Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Heat Index Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
APRSWXNET Harrisburg IL , Raleigh, IL 69 °F - 64 °F 84% SSW  at  0 mph 0.00 in / hr 360 ft 12:43 AM CDT MADIS
WB0VTM - HAM RADIO, Marion, IL 71.6 °F 71 °F 66 °F 84% South  at  0.0 mph - / hr 492 ft 1:10 AM CDT Normal  
RAWS DIXON SPRINGS IL, Simpson, IL 75 °F 77 °F 63 °F 67% SE  at  2 mph 0.00 in / hr 540 ft 12:08 AM CDT MADIS
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Special Weather Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 2:44 PM CDT on May 25, 2012

... Record or near record heat expected this Holiday weekend...

Be prepared for a hot Memorial Day weekend... with near record
high temperatures in the mid 90s... with even upper 90s possible in
some locations. Due to a lack of high surface moisture... heat
index values should stay close to the actual air temperatures...
generally in the mid to upper 90s. This will be the warmest air
this area has seen so far this year. The last time it was this
warm... was back in the early part of September 2011.

People should be prepared to deal with the affects of this
prolonged period of hot weather. Follow the basic rules of heat
safety to keep from becoming overheated. Drink plenty of
water... wear light colored... light weight clothing... and avoid
strenuous activities during the hottest part of the day. Take
frequent breaks and be sure to put on a high spf sunscreen to
limit the potential for sunburn. Make sure pets have plenty of
fresh water.

In addition... with moderate to severe drought conditions in
place... the risk of wildfires will be increased somewhat. Caution
should be exercised with any outdoor burning this weekend. On the
positive side... southerly winds will be much lighter than they
were on Thursday... and humidities will run a bit higher.



Record Report
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 04:36 PM CDT on May 25, 2012

... Record high temperature set at Paducah KY...

A record high temperature of 93 degrees was set at Paducah KY today.
This breaks the old record of 92 set in 2006. Near record high
temperatures are in the forecast for the next two days.