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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
32°
Clear
  • Humidity: 97%
  • Feels Like: 28°
  • Heat Index: 32°
  • Wind: 3 mph
  • Wind Chill: 28°
  • UV Index: 0 Low
  • Sunrise: 05:57:59 AM
  • Sunset: 07:40:24 PM
  • Dew Point: 31°
  • Visibility: 10 mi

Today

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

Tonight

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

Tomorrow

Partly cloudy skies. 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: 05:57:59 AM

Sunset: 07:40:24 PM

Humidity: 98%

Wind: ENE @ 4 mph

UV Index: 0 Low

Wednesday Night

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

Thu
41°
60°
Thu
60°/41°
Partly cloudy. Highs in the low 60s and lows in the low 40s.

Chance of Rain: 2%

Sunrise: 05:56:35 AM

Sunset: 07:41:28 PM

Humidity: 55%

Wind: ESE @ 10 mph

UV Index: 7 High

Thursday Night

Generally fair. Low 41F. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 mph.

Fri
57°
59°
Fri
59°/57°
Afternoon rain developing. Highs in the upper 50s with temperatures nearly steady overnight.

Chance of Rain: 89%

Sunrise: 05:55:12 AM

Sunset: 07:42:32 PM

Humidity: 66%

Wind: SE @ 19 mph

UV Index: 3 Moderate

Friday Night

Rain showers in the evening with scattered thunderstorms arriving overnight. Low 57F. Winds SSE at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 70%. Higher wind gusts possible.

Sat
64°
75°
Sat
75°/64°
Showers early, windy. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the mid 60s.

Chance of Rain: 39%

Sunrise: 05:53:50 AM

Sunset: 07:43:35 PM

Humidity: 73%

Wind: SSW @ 23 mph

UV Index: 5 Moderate

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy in the evening. Increasing clouds with periods of showers after midnight. Low 64F. Winds SSW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 40%.

Sun
63°
80°
Sun
80°/63°
Windy with times of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the low 60s.

Chance of Rain: 24%

Sunrise: 05:52:28 AM

Sunset: 07:44:38 PM

Humidity: 59%

Wind: SSW @ 23 mph

UV Index: 5 Moderate

Sunday Night

A few showers in the evening becoming a steady rain overnight. Low 63F. Winds SSW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 80%.

Mon
52°
73°
Mon
73°/52°
Showers possible. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the low 50s.

Chance of Rain: 51%

Sunrise: 05:51:08 AM

Sunset: 07:45:42 PM

Humidity: 71%

Wind: SW @ 19 mph

UV Index: 3 Moderate

Monday Night

A few clouds. Low 52F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph.

Tue
56°
75°
Tue
75°/56°
Sunshine. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the mid 50s.

Chance of Rain: 13%

Sunrise: 05:49:50 AM

Sunset: 07:46:45 PM

Humidity: 59%

Wind: W @ 12 mph

UV Index: 7 High

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear skies early giving way to clouds and a few showers after midnight. Low 56F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.

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