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Special Weather Statement, NWS Lincoln, IL

April 5, 2017Tazewell County, Illinois

NWS Lincoln, IL issued this special weather statement at Apr 5, 2017, 1:12 PM CDT for Tazewell County, Illinois. It was in force for 63 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued: Apr 5, 2017, 1:12 PM CDT (18:12 UTC)
Expired: Apr 5, 2017, 2:15 PM CDT
In force: 63 min
Issued by: NWS Lincoln, IL

County Tazewell County, IL

The radar

The Lincoln radar (KILX), 53 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:11 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Lincoln, IL (KILX), launched 12:00Z, 6.2 hours before the alert went out and 88 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

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Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.

Mixed-layer CAPE: 0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL: 685 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 62 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 362 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 572 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.0
Supercell composite: 0.0

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this special weather statement went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Lincoln, IL wrote its last area forecast discussion before this special weather statement went out at Apr 5, 12:42 PM CDT, 30 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 5, 12:42 PM CDT, 30 minutes before

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Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 5, 11:34 AM CDT, 1 hour 38 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1134 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2017

ILZ027>031-036-061200-
Fulton-Knox-Marshall-Peoria-Stark-Woodford-
1134 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central
Illinois and west central Illinois.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT...

A strong storm system will bring an additional inch of rainfall
this afternoon and tonight. Flooding of rivers and streams may
develop or increase due to the accumulation of recent rainfall.
Flooding will continue on portions of the Illinois River. Minor
snow accumulations of less than 1 inch mainly on grassy areas are
possible north of I-74 late tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...

Much colder temperatures Thursday night will likely result in
below freezing temperatures that may damage early growth on some
fruit trees.

Another storm system is possible for Monday. It is too early to
determine potential severe weather impacts.

Flooding will continue on portions of the Illinois River through
the upcoming week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be required through tonight.

ILZ037-038-040>043-047>053-061200-
Cass-Christian-De Witt-Logan-Macon-Mason-McLean-Menard-Morgan-
Sangamon-Schuyler-Scott-Tazewell-
1134 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central
Illinois and west central Illinois.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT...

A strong storm system will bring isolated to scattered
thunderstorms through afternoon today and an additional inch of
rainfall through tonight. Thunderstorms are not expected to be
severe. Flooding of rivers and streams may develop or increase
due to the accumulation of recent rainfall. Flooding will continue
on portions of the Illinois River. Minor snow accumulations of
less than 1 inch mainly on grassy areas are possible north of I-74
late tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...

Much colder temperatures Thursday night will likely result in
areas of below freezing temperatures that may damage early growth
on some fruit trees.

Another storm system is possible for Monday. It is too early to
determine potential severe weather impacts.

Flooding will continue on portions of the Illinois River through
the upcoming week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated through tonight.

ILZ044>046-054>057-061>063-066>068-071>073-061200-
Champaign-Clark-Clay-Coles-Crawford-Cumberland-Douglas-Edgar-
Effingham-Jasper-Lawrence-Moultrie-Piatt-Richland-Shelby-
Vermilion-
1134 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central
Illinois, east central Illinois and southeast Illinois.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT...

A strong storm system will bring isolated to scattered
thunderstorms this afternoon with an additional 1 to 1.5 inches
of rainfall through tonight. There is a marginal to slight risk of
severe thunderstorms that may contain hail over 1 inch diameter,
wind gusts over 60 mph, and the possibility of an isolated
tornado. Flooding of rivers and streams may develop or increase
due to the accumulation of recent rainfall. Flooding will continue
on portions of the Wabash River. Minor snow accumulations of less
than 1 inch mainly on grassy areas are possible north of I-74
late tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...

Much colder temperatures Thursday night may result in areas of
below freezing temperatures that may damage early growth on some
fruit trees.

Another storm system is possible for Monday. It is too early to
determine potential severe weather impacts.

Flooding will continue along the Wabash river upstream of
Vincennes through early next week. Flooding may develop on the
Little Wabash river near Clay City on Thursday morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed late this morning through
afternoon today.

Goetsch

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Apr 5, 7:21 AM CDT, 5 hours 51 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
721 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2017

ILZ029-036-037-040>042-047>051-051430-
Peoria-Fulton-Tazewell-Schuyler-Mason-Logan-Cass-Menard-Scott-
Morgan-Sangamon-
Including the cities of Peoria, Canton, Pekin, Rushville, Havana,
Lincoln, Beardstown, Petersburg, Winchester, Jacksonville,
and Springfield
721 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2017

Strong easterly winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts over 40 mph will
affect areas from near I-55 westward through around 10 a.m. as a
result of a strong low pressure system approaching the area. Use
caution driving high profile vehicles, especially on north-south
roadways. Small tree limbs and light weight objects may also be
damaged by the wind this morning.

37

Local storm report, Apr 5, 8:10 AM CDT, 5 hours 2 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL
810 AM CDT WED APR 05 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0616 AM     HEAVY RAIN       PETERSBURG              40.01N 89.85W
04/05/2017  M1.03 INCH       MENARD             IL   MESONET

            SWOP REPORT. PCPN SINCE MIDNIGHT.

0750 AM     HEAVY RAIN       KNOXVILLE               40.91N 90.29W
04/05/2017  M1.01 INCH       KNOX               IL   MESONET

            SWOP REPORT.

&&

OUSLEY

Local storm report, Apr 5, 8:31 AM CDT, 4 hours 41 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL
831 AM CDT WED APR 05 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0554 AM     HEAVY RAIN       SOUTH JACKSONVILLE      39.71N 90.23W
04/05/2017  M1.10 INCH       MORGAN             IL   COCORAHS

0600 AM     HEAVY RAIN       MURRAYVILLE             39.58N 90.25W
04/05/2017  M1.25 INCH       MORGAN             IL   COCORAHS

0700 AM     HEAVY RAIN       3 S DUNLAP              40.82N 89.68W
04/05/2017  M1.09 INCH       PEORIA             IL   COCORAHS

0700 AM     HEAVY RAIN       KNOXVILLE               40.91N 90.29W
04/05/2017  M1.01 INCH       KNOX               IL   COCORAHS

0707 AM     HEAVY RAIN       1 SW JACKSONVILLE       39.72N 90.25W
04/05/2017  M1.15 INCH       MORGAN             IL   COCORAHS

&&

OUSLEY

Local storm report, Apr 5, 8:34 AM CDT, 4 hours 38 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...SUMMARY
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL
834 AM CDT WED APR 05 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0515 AM     NON-TSTM WND GST JACKSONVILLE MUNICIPAL  39.77N 90.24W
04/05/2017  M52.00 MPH       MORGAN             IL   AWOS

            LIKELY CAUSED BY GRAVITY WAVES

0554 AM     HEAVY RAIN       SOUTH JACKSONVILLE      39.71N 90.23W
04/05/2017  M1.10 INCH       MORGAN             IL   COCORAHS

0600 AM     HEAVY RAIN       MURRAYVILLE             39.58N 90.25W
04/05/2017  M1.25 INCH       MORGAN             IL   COCORAHS

0616 AM     HEAVY RAIN       PETERSBURG              40.01N 89.85W
04/05/2017  M1.03 INCH       MENARD             IL   MESONET

            SWOP REPORT. PCPN SINCE MIDNIGHT.

0700 AM     HEAVY RAIN       3 S DUNLAP              40.82N 89.68W
04/05/2017  M1.09 INCH       PEORIA             IL   COCORAHS

0700 AM     HEAVY RAIN       KNOXVILLE               40.91N 90.29W
04/05/2017  M1.01 INCH       KNOX               IL   COCORAHS

0707 AM     HEAVY RAIN       1 SW JACKSONVILLE       39.72N 90.25W
04/05/2017  M1.15 INCH       MORGAN             IL   COCORAHS

0750 AM     HEAVY RAIN       KNOXVILLE               40.91N 90.29W
04/05/2017  M1.01 INCH       KNOX               IL   MESONET

            SWOP REPORT.

&&

OUSLEY

Special weather statement, Apr 5, 12:58 PM CDT, 14 minutes before

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Special weather statement, Apr 5, 1:12 PM CDT, 0 minutes before

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Lincoln, IL issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Apr 5, 9:20 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	ILX	Clay, Richland	6 days
Apr 5, 11:50 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	ILX	Marshall, Putnam	11 days
Apr 5, 12:58 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	ILX	Marshall	62 min
Apr 5, 3:13 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ILX	Clay, Richland	62 min
Apr 5, 3:43 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ILX	Crawford, Jasper, Lawrence, Richland	62 min
Apr 5, 4:11 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	ILX	Crawford, Jasper, Lawrence, Richland	49 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.