April 1-30, 2024
As families battle inflation and elevated food costs, shoppers are looking for new ways to stretch every dollar in the grocery store. “With a little planning and preparation, you can make the most out of grocery store trips without breaking the bank,” notes Monica Nyman, registered dietitian…
Watseka Police Department
St. Peter Lutheran Church, Crescent City, will host its first drive-through lunch – Lunchin’ on a Prayer, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 11. Diners can park in the church parking lot, which is on the north side, at 403 N. Colfax. Diners can stay in their cars and orders will be taken a…
Illinois will experience a rare phenomenon of nature this year as two broods of periodical cicadas are scheduled to emerge at the same time.
Recent Obituaries
Watseka, IL
Right Now
62°
Cloudy
- Humidity: 95%
- Feels Like: 61°
- Heat Index: 62°
- Wind: 11 mph
- Wind Chill: 61°
- UV Index: 5 Moderate
- Sunrise: 05:46:04 AM
- Sunset: 07:49:55 PM
- Dew Point: 60°
- Visibility: 10 mi
Today
A mix of clouds and sun. High near 70F. Winds NNE at 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Some clouds this evening will give way to mainly clear skies overnight. Low near 50F. Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph.
Tomorrow
Except for a few afternoon clouds, mainly sunny. Very warm. High 83F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.
Day
Temp
Fri
Fri
Friday
70°/50°
Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the low 50s.
Chance of Rain: 2%
Sunrise: 05:46:04 AM
Sunset: 07:49:55 PM
Humidity: 75%
Wind: NNE @ 13 mph
UV Index: 5 Moderate
Friday Night
Some clouds this evening will give way to mainly clear skies overnight. Low near 50F. Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph.
Sat
Sat
Saturday
83°/54°
More sun than clouds. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the mid 50s.
Chance of Rain: 20%
Sunrise: 05:44:51 AM
Sunset: 07:50:58 PM
Humidity: 61%
Wind: S @ 7 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Saturday Night
Scattered thunderstorms in the evening. Cloudy skies overnight. Low 54F. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Sun
Sun
Sunday
69°/48°
Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the upper 60s and lows in the upper 40s.
Chance of Rain: 15%
Sunrise: 05:43:38 AM
Sunset: 07:52 PM
Humidity: 61%
Wind: NNE @ 10 mph
UV Index: 7 High
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy. Low 48F. Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph.
Mon
Mon
Monday
73°/60°
Partly cloudy. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the low 60s.
Chance of Rain: 23%
Sunrise: 05:42:28 AM
Sunset: 07:53:03 PM
Humidity: 61%
Wind: E @ 11 mph
UV Index: 7 High
Monday Night
Partly cloudy skies early followed by increasing clouds with showers developing later at night. Low around 60F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Tue
Tue
Tuesday
77°/58°
Scattered thunderstorms possible. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the upper 50s.
Chance of Rain: 58%
Sunrise: 05:41:18 AM
Sunset: 07:54:05 PM
Humidity: 77%
Wind: SSW @ 16 mph
UV Index: 7 High
Tuesday Night
Scattered thunderstorms in the evening. Partly cloudy skies overnight. Low 58F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Wed
Wed
Wednesday
80°/60°
Afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the low 60s.
Chance of Rain: 58%
Sunrise: 05:40:10 AM
Sunset: 07:55:06 PM
Humidity: 67%
Wind: SSW @ 14 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Wednesday Night
Scattered thunderstorms, especially in the evening. Low near 60F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. Locally heavy rainfall possible.
Thu
Thu
Thursday
74°/54°
Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the mid 50s.
Chance of Rain: 11%
Sunrise: 05:39:03 AM
Sunset: 07:56:08 PM
Humidity: 64%
Wind: WNW @ 13 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Low 54F. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph.
Local & Social Scene
Several Iroquois County track and field teams competed at the Vermilion Valley Conference meet in Westville Thursday.
In baseball
Clifton Central track and field teams competed at the RVC meet at St. Anne.
Iroquois West track and field team members competed in Monday’s Gibson City Melvin-Sibley’s Mini Meet.
Watseka High School hosted a boys’ track and field triangular meet with Herscher and Manteno Tuesday in Watseka.
