Sparta, IL

7:15 PM CDT on May 22, 2012 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 443 ft
Lon: 89.7° W
Lat: 38.2° N
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Tropical Weather: Post-Tropical Cyclone Alberto (North Atlantic) Tropical Storm Bud (East Pacific) Tropical Storm Sanvu (Western Pacific)
Weather Summary
Weather Underground midday recap for Tuesday, May 22, 2012.

Wet weather spread across the Northeast on Tuesday as a disorganized series of fronts stretched over the region. Moisture from the remains of Tropical Storm Alberto also flowed ashore, enhancing the intensity of the rain. Temperatures throughout the East were generally moderate despite the clouds, though relative humidity levels were fairly high.

Clouds broke up to the West of the Ohio Valley, where temperatures were warmer and humidity dropped off substantially. Temperatures were also warm in the Southeast and Plains.

Clear skies spread across the Rockies into the Southwest as well with the entire region under sunny skies with warm temperatures.

Clouds were back in the Picture in the Northwest where low pressure just off the coast brought rain to the to Washington and Oregon. Some of the rain along the coast and north of Portland was heavy, with several inches of precipitation reported just north of the city.

In the Atlantic. Tropical Storm Alberto had dissipated into a disorganized mass of clouds and thunderstorms by by Tuesday afternoon, though the storm was still churning up a significant portion of sea.
Weather Underground midday recap for Tuesday, May 22, 2012.

Wet weather spread across the Northeast on Tuesday as a disorganized series of fronts stretched over the region. Moisture from the remains of Tropical Storm Alberto also flowed ashore, enhancing the intensity of the rain. Temperatures throughout the East were generally moderate despite the clouds, though relative humidity levels were fairly high.

Clouds broke up to the West of the Ohio Valley, where temperatures were warmer and humidity dropped off substantially. Temperatures were also warm in the Southeast and Plains.

Clear skies spread across the Rockies into the Southwest as well with the entire region under sunny skies with warm temperatures.

Clouds were back in the Picture in the Northwest where low pressure just off the coast brought rain to the to Washington and Oregon. Some of the rain along the coast and north of Portland was heavy, with several inches of precipitation reported just north of the city.

In the Atlantic. Tropical Storm Alberto had dissipated into a disorganized mass of clouds and thunderstorms by by Tuesday afternoon, though the storm was still churning up a significant portion of sea.

Sparta Weather at a Glance

Updated 6:55 PM CDT
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Elevation
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
73 °F
Feels Like 73 °F
Wind(mph)
5
Sunrise / Set
5:42 AM
8:09 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent
Tonight
Clear 50 °F
Clear
Tomorrow
Clear 84 °F
Clear
Tomorrow Night
Clear 61 °F
Clear
Thursday
Clear 93 | 68 °F
Clear
Friday
Clear 93 | 72 °F
Clear
Saturday
Clear 99 | 73 °F
Clear
Tomorrow is forecast to be Warmer than today.
Conditions
Pressure
29.92 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
19%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KSAR 222355Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 23/M02 A2992 RMK AO2
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Weather Radio
Temperature
Temperature
73 °F
Dew Point
28 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
5 mph from North
Wind Gust
Health
UV
1 out of 16
Pollen
7.80 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Source: BestForecast
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 50F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 93F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 68F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Friday
clear Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 93F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 72F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 99F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 73F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 100F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 73F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 97F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 73F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Tuesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the North in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50%.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 68F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the ESE after midnight.
Wednesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 90F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Thursday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 84F with a heat index of 100F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Thursday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Friday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 86F with a heat index of 100F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Saturday
chancerain Clear with a chance of rain. High of 86F with a heat index of 100F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph.
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Forecast

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KSAR

Tuesday, 22
Clear
81 | 50 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 23
Clear
84 | 61 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 24
Clear
93 | 68 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 25
Clear
93 | 72 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 26
Clear
99 | 73 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 27
Clear
100 | 73 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 28
Chance of a Thunderstorm
97 | 73 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Tuesday, 29
Chance of a Thunderstorm
88 | 68 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Wednesday, 30
Chance of a Thunderstorm
90 | 66 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Thursday, 31
Chance of a Thunderstorm
84 | 66 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Source: BestForecast at 5:11 PM CDT on May 22, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 50F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 55 | 49 73 | 41 74 | 46 56 | 47
Wind 4 mph NNW 8 mph North 6 mph North 2 mph East
Humidity 82% 32% 37% 74%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 7% 7% 4% 5%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:42 AM
8:09 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.80], Average RMSE [1.89]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.72], Average RMSE [2.19] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 5:11 PM CDT on May 22, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 57 | 51 79 | 43 77 | 50 66 | 56
Wind 3 mph South 8 mph South 9 mph South 8 mph SSE
Humidity 82% 28% 38% 72%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 5% 4% 6% 4%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:41 AM
8:09 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.98], Average RMSE [1.91]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.34], Average RMSE [2.32] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 5:11 PM CDT on May 22, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 93F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 68F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 63 | 59 82 | 53 86 | 50 73 | 60
Wind 9 mph SSE 17 mph South 16 mph South 11 mph South
Humidity 85% 37% 30% 64%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 2% 6% 12% 26%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:41 AM
8:10 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.06], Average RMSE [1.99]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.37], Average RMSE [2.25] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 5:11 PM CDT on May 22, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 93F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 72F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 71 | 65 88 | 69 92 | 66 74 | 65
Wind 6 mph SSW 7 mph SSW 10 mph South 8 mph South
Humidity 79% 54% 43% 76%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 32% 32% 0% 4%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:40 AM
8:11 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.98], Average RMSE [2.09]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.68], Average RMSE [2.58] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 5:11 PM CDT on May 22, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 99F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 73F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 77 | 72 93 | 67 90 | 61 75 | 63
Wind 7 mph SSW 9 mph SSW 8 mph South 8 mph South
Humidity 87% 44% 37% 70%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 25% 8% 19% 17%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:40 AM
8:12 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.41], Average RMSE [3.06]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.15], Average RMSE [2.89] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 5:11 PM CDT on May 22, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 100F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 73F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 73 | 69 94 | 56 95 | 61 81 | 70
Wind 6 mph SSW 7 mph SSW 7 mph South 8 mph South
Humidity 85% 28% 34% 69%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 15% 8% 6% 3%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:40 AM
8:12 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.53], Average RMSE [2.89]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.37], Average RMSE [3.06] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 5:11 PM CDT on May 22, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 97F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 73F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 73 | 66 89 | 69 91 | 70 80 | 71
Wind 7 mph South 9 mph SSW 9 mph South 8 mph SSW
Humidity 78% 51% 47% 74%
Chance of Precip. 0% 20% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 37% 13% 11% 12%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:40 AM
8:12 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.41], Average RMSE [3.65]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.02], Average RMSE [3.53] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 5:11 PM CDT on May 22, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the North in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50%.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 68F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the ESE after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 73 | 72 86 | 71 78 | 63 70 | 63
Wind 6 mph SW 8 mph WNW 6 mph NNE 5 mph ENE
Humidity 96% 62% 58% 79%
Chance of Precip. 30% 10% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 55% 45% 16% 18%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Partly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:40 AM
8:12 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.78], Average RMSE [3.46]
Source: BestForecast at 5:11 PM CDT on May 22, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 90F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 68 | 64 82 | 61 77 | 43 68 | 62
Wind 5 mph ESE 1 mph WNW 1 mph NW 2 mph SW
Humidity 88% 48% 30% 83%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 3% 17% 2% 9%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:40 AM
8:12 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.58], Average RMSE [3.61]
Source: BestForecast at 5:11 PM CDT on May 22, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 84F with a heat index of 100F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Thursday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 66 | 65 81 | 79 77 | 74 68 | 64
Wind 2 mph SW 2 mph West 1 mph NW 2 mph SSW
Humidity 96% 92% 86% 88%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 77% 84% 91% 84%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Overcast Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:40 AM
8:12 PM
Source: BestForecast at 5:11 PM CDT on May 22, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 86F with a heat index of 100F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 66 | 64 82 | 78 78 | 72 68 | 64
Wind 2 mph SSW 2 mph WSW 1 mph WSW 4 mph SSW
Humidity 93% 87% 79% 85%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 66% 51% 40% 39%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:40 AM
8:12 PM
Source: BestForecast at 5:11 PM CDT on May 22, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
chancerain Clear with a chance of rain. High of 86F with a heat index of 100F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 67 | 65 83 | 78 80 | 70 -9998 | -9998
Wind 3 mph SSW 3 mph SW 2 mph SW -9998 mph North
Humidity 95% 86% 74% 81%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 50% % % %
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:40 AM
8:12 PM
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History & Almanac
May 22, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KBLV) 79 °F 55 °F
Record (KBLV) 92 °F (1975) 40 °F (1963)
Yesterday 73 °F 57 °F
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
Williamsville, MO 97 miles 2.9 5:06 PM CDT
2012-05-21
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
Astronomy
May. 22, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:42 AM CDT 8:09 PM CDT
Civil Twilight 5:12 AM CDT 8:39 PM CDT
Nautical Twilight 4:34 AM CDT 9:16 PM CDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:53 AM CDT 9:58 PM CDT
Moon 6:53 AM CDT (5/22) 9:47 PM CDT (5/22)
Length Of Visible Light 15h 27m
Length of Day
14h 26m
Tomorrow will be 1m 27s longer.
Waxing Crescent, 4% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waxing Crescent
May 28
First Quarter
Jun 4
Full
Jun 11
Last Quarter
Jun 19
New
Today's Extremes
State Highs State Lows
82 °F
Cairo
80 °F
Galesburg
80 °F
Taylorville
79 °F
Moline
79 °F
Macomb
42 °F
Aurora
43 °F
Waukegan
43 °F
Freeport
44 °F
Sterling
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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METAR KSAR 222355Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 23/M02 A2992 RMK AO2

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Oxbow, Pinckneyville, IL 73.4 °F 77 °F 43 °F 33% North  at  3.1 mph 0.00 in / hr 440 ft 7:15 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Scott's Backyard, Chester, IL 75.4 °F 78 °F 48 °F 38% SW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 575 ft 7:15 PM CDT Normal  
Okawville, IL 72.2 °F 77 °F 48 °F 43% NE  at  3.5 mph 0.00 in / hr 450 ft 7:15 PM CDT Rapid Fire
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