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Shafer is pet of the week for Happy Tails

Shafer is pet of the week for Happy Tails

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Shafer, a female, that enjoyed posing for the camera and also easy going. She is tabby grey, current on her vaccinations and has been spayed. Her birthdate is 3-4-2020 , intake weight 7.6 pounds. Shafer has been at the shelter since 3-8-2023.

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Watseka, IL

Right Now
79°
  • Humidity: 52%
  • Feels Like: 80°
  • Heat Index: 80°
  • Wind: 9 mph
  • Wind Chill: 79°
  • UV Index: 0 Low
  • Sunrise: 05:29:22 AM
  • Sunset: 08:05:55 PM
  • Dew Point: 59°
  • Visibility: 10 mi

Today

Some clouds. Low 64F. Winds E at 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight

Some clouds. Low 64F. Winds E at 10 to 15 mph.

Tomorrow

A mix of clouds and sun in the morning followed by cloudy skies during the afternoon. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 87F. Winds SSW at 15 to 25 mph.

Weather Alert

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT /9 PM EDT/ THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Illinois, including the following
counties, Ford and Iroquois and northwest Indiana, including the
following counties, Benton, Jasper and Newton.

* WHEN...Until 800 PM CDT /900 PM EDT/.

* IMPACTS...Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
Underpasses may be flooded. Roads and streets may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 520 PM CDT /620 PM EDT/, Doppler radar indicated heavy
rain due to thunderstorms. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Paxton, Fowler, Milford, Otterbein, Remington, Oxford,
Goodland, Cissna Park, Boswell, Earl Park, Stockland, Loda,
Wellington, Ambia, Clarence, Dunnington, Swanington, Wadena,
Templeton and Claytonville.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Advisory means minor flooding along waterways and other poor
drainage areas is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons in
the advisory area should use caution and avoid flood waters.

&&

Weather Alert

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHERN FORD...SOUTHERN
IROQUOIS...SOUTHERN NEWTON...BENTON AND SOUTHERN JASPER COUNTIES
THROUGH 600 PM CDT/700 PM EDT/...

At 514 PM CDT/614 PM EDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong
thunderstorms capable of producing a landspout along a line extending
from near Wolcott to near Gibson City. Movement was northeast at 5
mph.

HAZARD...Landspouts, wind gusts up to 40 mph, and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds
could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured
objects.

Locations impacted include...
Paxton, Gibson City, Fowler, Kentland, Milford, Otterbein, Remington,
Oxford, Sheldon, Goodland, Cissna Park, Boswell, Buckley, Earl Park,
Stockland, Melvin, Loda, Roberts, Woodland, Elliott, Wellington,
Ambia, Clarence, Dunnington, and Claytonville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&


LANDSPOUT...POSSIBLE;
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN;
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
Day
Temp
Sun
64°
86°
Sun
86°/64°
Partly cloudy. Lows overnight in the mid 60s.

Chance of Rain: 13%

Sunrise: 05:29:22 AM

Sunset: 08:05:55 PM

Humidity: 71%

Wind: E @ 11 mph

UV Index: 0 Low

Sunday Night

Some clouds. Low 64F. Winds E at 10 to 15 mph.

Mon
66°
87°
Mon
87°/66°
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s and lows in the mid 60s.

Chance of Rain: 24%

Sunrise: 05:28:34 AM

Sunset: 08:06:51 PM

Humidity: 52%

Wind: SSW @ 18 mph

UV Index: 7 High

Monday Night

Rain showers in the evening with scattered thunderstorms arriving overnight. Low 66F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.

Tue
66°
89°
Tue
89°/66°
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s and lows in the mid 60s.

Chance of Rain: 18%

Sunrise: 05:27:47 AM

Sunset: 08:07:46 PM

Humidity: 58%

Wind: S @ 20 mph

UV Index: 8 Very High

Tuesday Night

Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Potential for severe thunderstorms. Low 66F. Winds SSW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 60%.

Wed
54°
76°
Wed
76°/54°
Afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the mid 50s.

Chance of Rain: 42%

Sunrise: 05:27:02 AM

Sunset: 08:08:40 PM

Humidity: 59%

Wind: WSW @ 17 mph

UV Index: 8 Very High

Wednesday Night

Chance of a shower or two during the evening, followed by partly cloudy skies late. Low 54F. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.

Thu
57°
80°
Thu
80°/57°
Plenty of sun. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the upper 50s.

Chance of Rain: 5%

Sunrise: 05:26:19 AM

Sunset: 08:09:33 PM

Humidity: 48%

Wind: NW @ 7 mph

UV Index: 8 Very High

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy skies. Low 57F. Winds light and variable.

Fri
60°
81°
Fri
81°/60°
Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the low 60s.

Chance of Rain: 18%

Sunrise: 05:25:37 AM

Sunset: 08:10:26 PM

Humidity: 52%

Wind: SE @ 11 mph

UV Index: 8 Very High

Friday Night

Considerable cloudiness with occasional rain showers. Low near 60F. Winds SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.

Sat
61°
79°
Sat
79°/61°
A few thunderstorms possible. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the low 60s.

Chance of Rain: 49%

Sunrise: 05:24:58 AM

Sunset: 08:11:17 PM

Humidity: 60%

Wind: SW @ 11 mph

UV Index: 8 Very High

Saturday Night

Scattered thunderstorms in the evening, then variable clouds overnight with more showers at times. Low 61F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.

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