AUDUBON — The Audubon Community School District board approved a 5.1 percent pay increase total package for teachers during their meeting Monday night — all as determined by the new teacher pay bill that went through, according to school Superintendent Eric Trager.

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66°
Cloudy
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Feels Like: 66°
  • Heat Index: 66°
  • Wind: 13 mph
  • Wind Chill: 66°
  • UV Index: 0 Low
  • Sunrise: 06:17:07 AM
  • Sunset: 08:17:52 PM
  • Dew Point: 61°
  • Visibility: 10 mi

Today

Thunderstorms, some strong early, then partly cloudy after midnight. Damaging winds, large hail and possibly a tornado with some storms. Low 43F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80%.

Tonight

Thunderstorms, some strong early, then partly cloudy after midnight. Damaging winds, large hail and possibly a tornado with some storms. Low 43F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80%.

Tomorrow

Partly cloudy skies during the morning hours will give way to occasional showers in the afternoon. High around 65F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.

Day
Temp
Tue
43°
67°
Tue
67°/43°
Thunderstorms, some may be strong. Lows overnight in the low 40s.

Chance of Rain: 77%

Sunrise: 06:17:07 AM

Sunset: 08:17:52 PM

Humidity: 85%

Wind: W @ 12 mph

UV Index: 0 Low

Tuesday Night

Thunderstorms, some strong early, then partly cloudy after midnight. Damaging winds, large hail and possibly a tornado with some storms. Low 43F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80%.

Wed
50°
65°
Wed
65°/50°
Showers possible in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s and lows in the low 50s.

Chance of Rain: 39%

Sunrise: 06:15:47 AM

Sunset: 08:18:57 PM

Humidity: 56%

Wind: NNE @ 9 mph

UV Index: 6 High

Wednesday Night

Rain showers in the evening with thunderstorms developing overnight. Potential for heavy rainfall. Low near 50F. Winds E at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 90%.

Thu
41°
66°
Thu
66°/41°
Showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s and lows in the low 40s.

Chance of Rain: 84%

Sunrise: 06:14:29 AM

Sunset: 08:20:02 PM

Humidity: 83%

Wind: SSW @ 12 mph

UV Index: 3 Moderate

Thursday Night

A few clouds. Low 41F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.

Fri
47°
68°
Fri
68°/47°
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s and lows in the upper 40s.

Chance of Rain: 1%

Sunrise: 06:13:12 AM

Sunset: 08:21:07 PM

Humidity: 57%

Wind: NW @ 6 mph

UV Index: 7 High

Friday Night

Partly cloudy skies early will give way to occasional showers later during the night. Low 47F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 50%.

Sat
42°
67°
Sat
67°/42°
Morning showers. Highs in the upper 60s and lows in the low 40s.

Chance of Rain: 37%

Sunrise: 06:11:55 AM

Sunset: 08:22:12 PM

Humidity: 63%

Wind: NNE @ 12 mph

UV Index: 7 High

Saturday Night

A few clouds from time to time. Low 42F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph.

Sun
53°
71°
Sun
71°/53°
Afternoon showers. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the low 50s.

Chance of Rain: 32%

Sunrise: 06:10:41 AM

Sunset: 08:23:17 PM

Humidity: 61%

Wind: SE @ 14 mph

UV Index: 6 High

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy skies early with showers developing late. Low 53F. Winds SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.

Mon
54°
74°
Mon
74°/54°
A few thunderstorms possible. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the mid 50s.

Chance of Rain: 48%

Sunrise: 06:09:27 AM

Sunset: 08:24:21 PM

Humidity: 73%

Wind: SSE @ 18 mph

UV Index: 5 Moderate

Monday Night

Variably cloudy with scattered thunderstorms. Low 54F. Winds S at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 60%.

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