Virden, IL

5:33 PM CDT on May 20, 2013 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 673 ft
Lon: 89.8° W
Lat: 39.5° N
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Weather Underground midday recap for Monday, May 20, 2013.

Heavy rains and chances of severe thunderstorm activity continued for areas of the Plains into the Midwest on Tuesday as a broad, nearly stationary low remained over the Northern Plains. As the system lingered, ample moisture streamed northward from the Gulf of Mexico, while an associated cold front reached from the low southward through Central and Southern Plains. The sharpening cold front combined with a dry line in the Southern Plains and the moisture laden conditions of the Central U.S. set the stage for multiple clusters of thunderstorms to develop across the Plains and into the Mid-Mississippi Valley. Portions of eastern/central Oklahoma, north-central Texas, northwestern Arkansas, southern Missouri, far southeastern Kansas remained at moderate risk of severe thunderstorm activity as environmental conditions remained favorable for strong tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and very large hail. Areas surrounding this moderate risk region from the parts of the central Texas into the Upper Great Lakes and Upper Mississippi Valley were at slight risk of severe thunderstorm development with hail and isolated tornadoes.

Meanwhile, areas of heavy rain and widely scattered showers persisted near the low and it\\\\'s associated warm front in portions of the north-central U.S. Continued precipitation in this already saturate region combined with rapid runoff maintained flood concerns from parts of North Dakota into northwestern Wisconsin.

Elsewhere, scattered showers and thunderstorms developed in the Mid-Atlantic and southeastern corner of the nation as a weak upper trough of low pressure dropped southward over the region. To the north, additional showers were possible in the Northeast.
Weather Underground midday recap for Monday, May 20, 2013.

Heavy rains and chances of severe thunderstorm activity continued for areas of the Plains into the Midwest on Tuesday as a broad, nearly stationary low remained over the Northern Plains. As the system lingered, ample moisture streamed northward from the Gulf of Mexico, while an associated cold front reached from the low southward through Central and Southern Plains. The sharpening cold front combined with a dry line in the Southern Plains and the moisture laden conditions of the Central U.S. set the stage for multiple clusters of thunderstorms to develop across the Plains and into the Mid-Mississippi Valley. Portions of eastern/central Oklahoma, north-central Texas, northwestern Arkansas, southern Missouri, far southeastern Kansas remained at moderate risk of severe thunderstorm activity as environmental conditions remained favorable for strong tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and very large hail. Areas surrounding this moderate risk region from the parts of the central Texas into the Upper Great Lakes and Upper Mississippi Valley were at slight risk of severe thunderstorm development with hail and isolated tornadoes.

Meanwhile, areas of heavy rain and widely scattered showers persisted near the low and it\\\\'s associated warm front in portions of the north-central U.S. Continued precipitation in this already saturate region combined with rapid runoff maintained flood concerns from parts of North Dakota into northwestern Wisconsin.

Elsewhere, scattered showers and thunderstorms developed in the Mid-Atlantic and southeastern corner of the nation as a weak upper trough of low pressure dropped southward over the region. To the north, additional showers were possible in the Northeast.
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Virden Weather at a Glance

Updated 5:33 PM CDT
Elevation
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Clear
Clear
Temperature
81.8 °F
Feels Like 85 °F
Wind(mph)
11.0
Sunrise / Set
5:40 AM
8:11 PM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous
Tonight
Thunderstorm 70 °F
T-storms
80% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Thunderstorm 82 °F
T-storms
60% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow Night
Thunderstorm 66 °F
T-storms
70% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 79 | 59 °F
Chance of T-storms
40% chance of precipitation
Thursday
Chance of Rain 72 | 50 °F
Chance of Rain
20% chance of precipitation
Friday
Clear 73 | 50 °F
Clear
Tomorrow is forecast to be Cooler than today.
Conditions
Pressure
29.78 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
65%
Rainfall
0.09 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
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Weather Radio
Launch Weather Radio
Temperature
Heat Index
85 °F
Dew Point
69 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
11.0 mph from South
Wind Gust
14.0 mph
Health
UV
3 out of 16
Pollen
10.20 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Ozone
Good
PM2.5
Good
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Descriptive Forecast
Monday Night
nt_tstorms Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. Low of 70F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 0.7 in. possible.
Tuesday
tstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then thunderstorms and rain showers in the afternoon. High of 82F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Tuesday Night
nt_tstorms Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. Low of 66F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible.
Wednesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 79F. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy with a chance of rain in the evening, then clear. Low of 59F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Thursday
mostlycloudy Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 72F. Winds from the NNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 50F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 73F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 50F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
cloudy Overcast. High of 73F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 61F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Sunday
mostlycloudy Overcast. High of 73F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 61F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Monday
mostlycloudy Overcast. High of 88F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 88F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 90F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 72F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 91F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
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Weather Forecast for Virden IL

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KILVIRDE3

Monday, 20
Thunderstorm
88 | 70 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Tuesday, 21
Thunderstorm
82 | 66 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
60%
Wednesday, 22
Chance of a Thunderstorm
79 | 59 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Thursday, 23
Chance of Rain
72 | 50 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Friday, 24
Clear
73 | 50 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 25
Overcast
73 | 61 °F
Overcast
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 26
Mostly Cloudy
73 | 61 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 27
Mostly Cloudy
88 | 68 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 28
Partly Cloudy
88 | 68 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 29
Partly Cloudy
90 | 72 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 3:46 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday Night
nt_tstorms Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. Low of 70F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 0.7 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 74 | 64 82 | 68 85 | 67 74 | 67
Wind 10 mph South 15 mph SSW 15 mph SSW 11 mph South
Humidity 73% 60% 53% 77%
Chance of Precip. 50% 70% 50% 70%
Cloud Cover 78% 63% 74% 73%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Thunderstorm Thunderstorm Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:40 AM
8:11 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.24], Average RMSE [1.46]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.82], Average RMSE [1.66] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 3:46 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
tstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then thunderstorms and rain showers in the afternoon. High of 82F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Tuesday Night
nt_tstorms Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. Low of 66F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 71 | 68 78 | 66 81 | 67 71 | 65
Wind 11 mph South 14 mph SSW 11 mph SW 7 mph SSW
Humidity 89% 65% 64% 84%
Chance of Precip. 80% 60% 60% 60%
Cloud Cover 80% 74% 76% 81%
Conditions Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Thunderstorm Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:39 AM
8:11 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.17], Average RMSE [2.03]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.14], Average RMSE [1.49] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 3:46 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 79F. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy with a chance of rain in the evening, then clear. Low of 59F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 66 | 63 74 | 60 74 | 58 64 | 58
Wind 7 mph SW 12 mph SW 11 mph West 8 mph West
Humidity 86% 58% 58% 77%
Chance of Precip. 70% 50% 40% 20%
Cloud Cover 79% 67% 52% 15%
Conditions Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
5:39 AM
8:12 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.82], Average RMSE [3.00]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.00], Average RMSE [2.74] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 3:46 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
mostlycloudy Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 72F. Winds from the NNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 50F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 59 | 53 59 | 53 66 | 54 56 | 46
Wind 10 mph WNW 12 mph North 7 mph North 7 mph NE
Humidity 78% 77% 63% 67%
Chance of Precip. 0% 20% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 99% 99% 0%
Conditions Clear Chance of Rain Overcast Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:38 AM
8:13 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.90], Average RMSE [3.12]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.63], Average RMSE [2.99] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 3:46 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 73F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 50F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 51 | 37 66 | 43 73 | 49 58 | 43
Wind 6 mph NE 7 mph NNE 6 mph NE 6 mph East
Humidity 59% 43% 39% 54%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 36%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:37 AM
8:14 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.82], Average RMSE [2.67]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.87], Average RMSE [3.18] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 3:46 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
cloudy Overcast. High of 73F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 61F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 51 | 41 71 | 47 71 | 54 63 | 54
Wind 6 mph East 7 mph ESE 5 mph SSE 8 mph East
Humidity 68% 41% 55% 69%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 20%
Cloud Cover 100% 96% 100% 100%
Conditions Overcast Overcast Overcast Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
5:37 AM
8:15 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.57], Average RMSE [3.68]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.24], Average RMSE [3.83] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 3:46 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
mostlycloudy Overcast. High of 73F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 61F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 61 | 53 71 | 56 71 | 61 64 | 59
Wind 8 mph ESE 9 mph SE 8 mph SE 9 mph ESE
Humidity 77% 56% 67% 87%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 45% 97% 99% 71%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Overcast Overcast Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:36 AM
8:16 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.11], Average RMSE [3.50]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.12], Average RMSE [3.96] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 3:46 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
mostlycloudy Overcast. High of 88F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 66 | 60 80 | 67 84 | 71 70 | 67
Wind 8 mph SE 10 mph South 9 mph SSW 11 mph South
Humidity 81% 67% 61% 90%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 71% 98% 94% 73%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Overcast Overcast Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:36 AM
8:16 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.67], Average RMSE [3.93]
Source: BestForecast at 3:46 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 88F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 68 | 62 81 | 65 85 | 71 71 | 67
Wind 9 mph SSW 8 mph SSW 5 mph SSW 7 mph South
Humidity 83% 62% 63% 92%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 51% 56% 38% 30%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:35 AM
8:17 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.32], Average RMSE [4.59]
Source: BestForecast at 3:46 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 90F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 72F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 69 | 63 80 | 65 81 | 69 75 | 69
Wind 7 mph South 9 mph SSW 7 mph SSW 8 mph South
Humidity 80% 61% 67% 78%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 33% 28% 17% 10%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:35 AM
8:18 PM
Source: BestForecast at 3:46 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 91F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday 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 74 | 65 85 | 67 87 | 71 73 | 70
Wind 8 mph South 10 mph SSW 7 mph SSW 6 mph SSW
Humidity 76% 54% 58% 91%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 10% 9% 7% 9%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
Source: BestForecast at 3:46 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday 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 82 | 69 87 | 73 76 | 71
Wind 6 mph SSW 8 mph SW 5 mph SW 6 mph South
Humidity 89% 63% 61% 79%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 16% % % %
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
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May 20, 2013 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KSPI) 76 °F 54 °F
Record (KSPI) 94 °F (1987) 36 °F (1954)
Yesterday 88 °F 66 °F
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 12
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Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Air Quality
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Yesterday Moderate
PM2.5
Yesterday Good
OZONE
Current Good
OZONE
Current Good
PM2.5
Monday Good
OZONE
Tuesday Good
PM2.5
Astronomy
May. 20, 2013 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:40 AM CDT 8:11 PM CDT
Civil Twilight 5:09 AM CDT 8:41 PM CDT
Nautical Twilight 4:31 AM CDT 9:20 PM CDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:49 AM CDT 10:03 PM CDT
Moon 3:19 PM CDT 2:34 AM CDT
Length Of Visible Light 15h 32m
Length of Day
14h 30m
Tomorrow will be 1m 37s longer.
Waxing Gibbous, 77% 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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Jun 16
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90 °F
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90 °F
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61 °F
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61 °F
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61 °F
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62 °F
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62 °F
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Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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Royell Communications, Virden, IL 81.8 °F 85 °F 69 °F 65% South  at  11.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 676 ft 5:33 PM CDT Normal
MesoWest AUBURN , Auburn, IL 86 °F 83 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 633 ft 4:15 PM CDT MADIS
MesoWest NILWOD , Nilwood, IL 84 °F 81 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 668 ft 3:00 PM CDT MADIS
MesoWest I-55/IL104 @ PAWNEE , Divernon, IL 82 °F 83 °F 61 °F 50% South  at  24 mph 0.00 in / hr 609 ft 4:46 PM CDT MADIS
Rural Chatham, Chatham, IL 80.6 °F 84 °F 69 °F 68% SSW  at  17.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 600 ft 5:33 PM CDT Rapid Fire
APRSWXNET Springfield IL , Chatham, IL 81 °F 84 °F 67 °F 63% SSE  at  9 mph 0.00 in / hr 577 ft 5:16 PM CDT MADIS
MesoWest HAZLDL , Chatham, IL 91 °F 87 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 590 ft 2:55 PM CDT MADIS
Carlinville Sumner Street, Carlinville, IL 79.9 °F 83 °F 68 °F 68% SW  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 500 ft 5:33 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
RURAL KINCAID IL USA, PAWNEE, IL 82.6 °F 84 °F 64 °F 54% SW  at  22.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 610 ft 5:29 PM CDT Normal
South, Rochester, IL 83.3 °F 87 °F 69 °F 63% SW  at  11.4 mph - / hr 577 ft 5:22 PM CDT Normal  
MesoWest I-55 @ LITCHFIELD (RxR) , Litchfield, IL 82 °F 89 °F 75 °F 79% South  at  21 mph 0.00 in / hr 668 ft 4:32 PM CDT MADIS
Northgate, Sangamon Ave, State Fairgroun, Springfield, IL 85.6 °F 90 °F 70 °F 59% SSE  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 590 ft 5:33 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
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Tornado Watch
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 5:25 PM CDT on May 20, 2013

The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

* Tornado Watch for portions of
central Illinois
east central and northeast Missouri

* effective this Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning from 525 PM
until 100 am CDT.

* Primary threats include...
several tornadoes possible
numerous damaging wind gusts to 70 mph likely
several large hail events likely with a few very large hail
    events to 2 inches in diameter possible

The Tornado Watch area is approximately along and 90 statute
miles either side of a line from 95 miles west of Saint Louis
Missouri to 15 miles east northeast of Springfield Illinois. For
a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch
outline update (wous64 kwns wou3).

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Remember... a Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for
tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch
area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for
threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements
and possible warnings.


Other watch information... continue... ww 189... ww 190... ww
191... ww 192...

Discussion... supercell complex now over cntrl MO /about 40 E of
Sedalia/ is expected to continue enewd. Some potential will exist
for additional development ahead of the complex along and S of
diffuse W-E outflow boundary that should continue to move slowly N
across NE MO/cntrl IL... and is now approaching the Quincy area.
Farther S... long-lived... discrete supercell now near Rolla MO should
also move enewd. Combination of increasing low-lvl
moisture... nocturnal strengthening of sswly llj... and presence of
existing rotating storms suggest the possibility for tornadoes in
addition to bowing segments with high wind and large hail.

Aviation... tornadoes and a few severe thunderstorms with hail
surface and aloft to 2 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface
wind gusts to 60 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to
550. Mean storm motion vector 24035.


... Corfidi


Public Information Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 5:25 PM CDT on May 20, 2013

... Safety rules for tornadoes...

A Tornado Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service.
In the interest of public safety... the following safety rules are
provided. Public and commercial broadcast stations serving the
affected area are asked to broadcast these safety messages
frequently while the watch is in effect.

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.

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... and you should take immediate action to protect
yourself and those around you.

Follow these safety rules to keep yourself safe:

(1) Mobile homes provide absolutely no protection from high
winds. If you live in a Mobile home... plan your escape to a
nearby sturdy building that will give you proper shelter. At
the first sign of an approaching storm go immediately to this
building.

(2) in homes... apartment complexes... or other small buildings...
go to the basement or to a small all-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.

(3) 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.

(4) never try to outrun a tornado in a vehicle. Traffic and the
layout of roads may block your escape. You should abandon cars
and trucks if a tornado approaches... and take shelter in a nearby
building.

(5) if caught in the open with no shelter nearby... find a
ditch... culvert or other low area and lay down flat. Cover your
head with your hands for protection.


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