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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
34°
Sunny
  • Humidity: 92%
  • Feels Like: 31°
  • Heat Index: 34°
  • Wind: 4 mph
  • Wind Chill: 31°
  • UV Index: 7 High
  • Sunrise: 05:56:39 AM
  • Sunset: 07:41:29 PM
  • Dew Point: 32°
  • Visibility: 10 mi

Today

Sunny to partly cloudy. High near 60F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight

Mainly clear. Low 41F. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 mph.

Tomorrow

Cloudy skies with periods of rain later in the day. Thunder possible. High around 60F. Winds SE at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 90%.

Weather Alert

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

* 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/ this morning.

* 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
Thu
41°
60°
Thu
60°/41°
Plenty of sun. Highs in the low 60s and lows in the low 40s.

Chance of Rain: 2%

Sunrise: 05:56:39 AM

Sunset: 07:41:29 PM

Humidity: 56%

Wind: ESE @ 10 mph

UV Index: 7 High

Thursday Night

Mainly clear. Low 41F. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 mph.

Fri
57°
60°
Fri
60°/57°
Afternoon rain developing. Highs in the low 60s and lows in the upper 50s.

Chance of Rain: 93%

Sunrise: 05:55:15 AM

Sunset: 07:42:33 PM

Humidity: 66%

Wind: SE @ 19 mph

UV Index: 3 Moderate

Friday Night

Showers early then scattered thunderstorms developing late. Gusty winds and small hail are possible. Low 57F. Winds SSE at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 60%.

Sat
64°
76°
Sat
76°/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: 05:53:53 AM

Sunset: 07:43:36 PM

Humidity: 73%

Wind: SSW @ 23 mph

UV Index: 6 High

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy skies early giving way to a few showers after midnight. Low 64F. Winds SSW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 30%.

Sun
63°
81°
Sun
81°/63°
Mostly cloudy and windy. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the low 60s.

Chance of Rain: 24%

Sunrise: 05:52:32 AM

Sunset: 07:44:40 PM

Humidity: 59%

Wind: SSW @ 23 mph

UV Index: 6 High

Sunday Night

Showers early then thundershowers developing late. Low 63F. Winds SSW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 80%.

Mon
53°
73°
Mon
73°/53°
Scattered thunderstorms. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the low 50s.

Chance of Rain: 55%

Sunrise: 05:51:12 AM

Sunset: 07:45:43 PM

Humidity: 72%

Wind: SW @ 19 mph

UV Index: 3 Moderate

Monday Night

Cloudy skies early, followed by partial clearing. Low 53F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph.

Tue
58°
76°
Tue
76°/58°
Plenty of sun. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the upper 50s.

Chance of Rain: 12%

Sunrise: 05:49:53 AM

Sunset: 07:46:46 PM

Humidity: 58%

Wind: WSW @ 11 mph

UV Index: 7 High

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy skies early will give way to occasional showers later during the night. Low 58F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.

Wed
53°
75°
Wed
75°/53°
A few morning showers. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the low 50s.

Chance of Rain: 37%

Sunrise: 05:48:36 AM

Sunset: 07:47:49 PM

Humidity: 60%

Wind: W @ 12 mph

UV Index: 6 High

Wednesday Night

A few clouds. Low 53F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.

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