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Storm Impacting the Northwest U.S.; Fire Weather Conditions in Southern California; Severe Weather in the South

A Pacific storm is bringing areas of low elevation rain, moderate to heavy mountain snow, and high winds to the Northwest. Strong Santa Ana winds and very dry conditions are producing elevated to critical fire weather conditions in southern California. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible through early Wednesday morning across parts of northeast Texas into western Tennessee. Read More >

Near record low temperatures last night across central and southeast Illinois gave a taste of fall. Many locations saw temperatures drop into the upper 30s for the first time this season.  Canadian high pressure brought clear skies and light winds which are perfect conditions for cold nighttime readings.  Some of the lows across the area include:

Lows Saturday Morning
Location Actual Low Record Low Normal low
Normal 36 32 51
Decatur 37* 32 54
Lincoln 38 33 52
Mattoon 39* 39 55
Springfield 41 38 53
Urbana 41* 33 53
Peoria 43 35 54

* - Unofficial

Some additional low temperatures from around the area this morning include:

 

 

Sunday morning low temperatures will be slightly warmer, but still well below average.