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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
31°
Clear
  • Humidity: 100%
  • Feels Like: 27°
  • Heat Index: 31°
  • Wind: 4 mph
  • Wind Chill: 27°
  • UV Index: 0 Low
  • Sunrise: 05:58:02 AM
  • Sunset: 07:40:27 PM
  • Dew Point: 31°
  • Visibility: 10 mi

Today

A few passing clouds. Low 29F. Winds light and variable.

Tonight

A few passing clouds. Low 29F. Winds light and variable.

Tomorrow

Sun and a few passing clouds. High 61F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 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°
Mainly clear. Lows overnight in the upper 20s.

Chance of Rain: 5%

Sunrise: 05:58:02 AM

Sunset: 07:40:27 PM

Humidity: 95%

Wind: ENE @ 4 mph

UV Index: 0 Low

Wednesday Night

A few passing clouds. Low 29F. Winds light and variable.

Thu
41°
61°
Thu
61°/41°
Plenty of sun. Highs in the low 60s and lows in the low 40s.

Chance of Rain: 7%

Sunrise: 05:56:37 AM

Sunset: 07:41:30 PM

Humidity: 53%

Wind: ESE @ 10 mph

UV Index: 7 High

Thursday Night

Clear to partly cloudy. Low 41F. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 mph.

Fri
57°
59°
Fri
59°/57°
Rain developing during the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s with temperatures nearly steady overnight.

Chance of Rain: 97%

Sunrise: 05:55:14 AM

Sunset: 07:42:34 PM

Humidity: 67%

Wind: SE @ 20 mph

UV Index: 3 Moderate

Friday Night

Variably cloudy with scattered thunderstorms. Low 57F. Winds SSE at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 60%.

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: 05:53:52 AM

Sunset: 07:43:37 PM

Humidity: 73%

Wind: SSW @ 24 mph

UV Index: 5 Moderate

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy with an isolated thunderstorm possible after midnight. Low 64F. Winds S at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 30%.

Sun
63°
78°
Sun
78°/63°
Windy, a few thunderstorms possible. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the low 60s.

Chance of Rain: 35%

Sunrise: 05:52:31 AM

Sunset: 07:44:41 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 possible. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the low 50s.

Chance of Rain: 53%

Sunrise: 05:51:11 AM

Sunset: 07:45:44 PM

Humidity: 70%

Wind: SW @ 19 mph

UV Index: 3 Moderate

Monday Night

Showers in the evening, then partly cloudy overnight. Low 52F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.

Tue
55°
73°
Tue
73°/55°
Mostly sunny. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the mid 50s.

Chance of Rain: 9%

Sunrise: 05:49:52 AM

Sunset: 07:46:48 PM

Humidity: 62%

Wind: W @ 11 mph

UV Index: 7 High

Tuesday Night

Clear skies early will give way to occasional showers later during the night. Low near 55F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.

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