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Learn the art of sourdough with Illinois Extension in Cissna Park

Learn the art of sourdough with Illinois Extension in Cissna Park

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CISSNA PARK, Ill. – The public is invited to join Illinois Extension and the Cissna Park Community Library for an introductory class and unlock the secrets of building and maintaining your thriving sourdough starter! ‍The class will occur on May 23 at 5:30 p.m. in the Cissna Park Community L…

Sen. Tom Bennett hosts Youth Advisory Council in Springfield

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SPRINGFIELD- Earlier this month, State Senator Tom Bennett (R-Gibson City) welcomed dozens of high school students from across the 53rd Senate District to the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield to learn more about the state’s legislative process as part of his Youth Advisory Council (YAC)…

First Financial to Launch Book Drive for Local Organizations

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Watseka, IL – April 23, 2024 – First Financial Bank (Nasdaq: FFBC) is launching a book drive at its location in Watseka, with the goal of contributing to improved financial literacy in the community. Books about personal finance and other subjects can be dropped in a specially marked bin in …

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Watseka, IL

Right Now
33°
Clear
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Feels Like: 29°
  • Heat Index: 33°
  • Wind: 4 mph
  • Wind Chill: 29°
  • UV Index: 0 Low
  • Sunrise: 05:58:04 AM
  • Sunset: 07:40:29 PM
  • Dew Point: 31°
  • Visibility: 10 mi

Today

Partly cloudy skies. Low 29F. Winds light and variable.

Tonight

Partly cloudy skies. Low 29F. Winds light and variable.

Tomorrow

A few clouds early, otherwise mostly sunny. High near 60F. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 mph.

Weather Alert

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CDT /9 AM EDT/
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 30 will result in frost
formation.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central and
northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM CDT /9 AM EDT/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if
left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

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Day
Temp
Wed
29°
48°
Wed
48°/29°
Partly cloudy. Lows overnight in the upper 20s.

Chance of Rain: 3%

Sunrise: 05:58:04 AM

Sunset: 07:40:29 PM

Humidity: 96%

Wind: ENE @ 4 mph

UV Index: 0 Low

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy skies. Low 29F. Winds light and variable.

Thu
41°
60°
Thu
60°/41°
A few clouds. Highs in the low 60s and lows in the low 40s.

Chance of Rain: 4%

Sunrise: 05:56:40 AM

Sunset: 07:41:33 PM

Humidity: 55%

Wind: ESE @ 10 mph

UV Index: 7 High

Thursday Night

A few clouds overnight. Low 41F. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 mph.

Fri
56°
58°
Fri
58°/56°
Afternoon rain developing. Highs in the upper 50s and lows in the mid 50s.

Chance of Rain: 97%

Sunrise: 05:55:17 AM

Sunset: 07:42:36 PM

Humidity: 69%

Wind: SE @ 19 mph

UV Index: 3 Moderate

Friday Night

Variably cloudy with scattered thunderstorms. Low 56F. Winds SSE at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 70%.

Sat
64°
75°
Sat
75°/64°
Windy with a mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the mid 60s.

Chance of Rain: 24%

Sunrise: 05:53:54 AM

Sunset: 07:43:40 PM

Humidity: 74%

Wind: SSW @ 23 mph

UV Index: 5 Moderate

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy skies early. Scattered thunderstorms developing later at night. Low 64F. Winds SSW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 40%.

Sun
63°
78°
Sun
78°/63°
Windy with thunderstorms in the area. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the low 60s.

Chance of Rain: 35%

Sunrise: 05:52:33 AM

Sunset: 07:44:43 PM

Humidity: 62%

Wind: SSW @ 23 mph

UV Index: 5 Moderate

Sunday Night

Showers early, becoming a steady rain late. Low 63F. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 80%. Rainfall near a quarter of an inch.

Mon
52°
72°
Mon
72°/52°
Showers. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the low 50s.

Chance of Rain: 53%

Sunrise: 05:51:13 AM

Sunset: 07:45:47 PM

Humidity: 70%

Wind: SW @ 19 mph

UV Index: 3 Moderate

Monday Night

Rain showers early with clearing later at night. Low 52F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.

Tue
55°
73°
Tue
73°/55°
A few clouds. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the mid 50s.

Chance of Rain: 9%

Sunrise: 05:49:55 AM

Sunset: 07:46:50 PM

Humidity: 62%

Wind: W @ 11 mph

UV Index: 7 High

Tuesday Night

Clear in the evening then increasing clouds with showers after midnight. Low around 55F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.

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