(4:00PM Thur, September 14th 2023) The latest NOAA drought monitor update valid Tuesday September 12th, 2023 shows that much of Illinois continues to experience abnormally dry (D0) to extreme drought (D3) conditions. While conditions greatly improved across the state from late June through the middle of August, the lack of consistent and widespread rain/t’storms across… Read More Spring/Summer/Fall 2023 Drought – September 14th Update
(3:00PM Fri, September 1st 2023) The latest NOAA drought monitor update valid Tuesday August 29th, 2023 shows that much of Illinois continues to experience abnormally dry (D0) to severe drought (D2) conditions. While conditions have greatly improved across the state over the past two months or so, the lack of consistent and widespread rain/t’storms across… Read More Spring/Summer/Fall 2023 Drought – August 31st Update
(3:00PM Mon, August 28th 2023) The latest NOAA drought monitor update valid Tuesday August 22nd, 2023 shows that much of Illinois continues to experience abnormally dry (D0) to severe drought (D2) conditions. While conditions have greatly improved across the state over the past two months or so, the lack of consistent and widespread rain/t’storms across… Read More Spring/Summer 2023 Drought – August 24th Update
(8:30PM Thur, Aug 24th 2023) Thursday update regarding a strong and large ridge that has been in place across the region, which is now in the process of breaking down. Hot and humid conditions are expected across the state for one final day on Friday. Update…With this update little to no changes were needed with… Read More Sun-Fri, Aug 20-25th Heat Wave Update #6
(8:00PM Wed, Aug 23rd 2023) Wednesday update regarding a strong and large ridge that continues to be in place across the region, which will continue to bring a period of of hot and humid conditions across the state. These conditions are expected to continue through Friday. Update…With this update little to no changes were needed… Read More Sun-Fri, Aug 20-25th Heat Wave Update #5
(9:00PM Tue, Aug 22nd 2023) Tuesday update regarding a strong and large ridge that is in place across the region, which will continue to bring a period of of hot and humid conditions across the state. These conditions are expected to continue through Friday. Update…With this update little to no changes were needed with daily… Read More Sun-Fri, Aug 20-25th Heat Wave Update #4
(8:30PM Mon, Aug 21st 2023) Monday update regarding a strong and large ridge that has developed across the region, bringing a period of of hot and humid conditions across the state. These conditions are expected to continue for a multi-day period, through late this week. Update…With this update little to no changes were needed with… Read More Sun-Fri, Aug 20-25th Heat Wave Update #3
(9:00PM Sun, Aug 20th 2023) Sunday update regarding a strong and large ridge that has developed across the region, bringing a period of of hot and humid conditions across the state. These conditions are expected to continue for a multi-day period, from through late this upcoming week. Update…With this update little to no changes were… Read More Sun-Fri, Aug 20-25th Heat Wave Update #2
(9:00PM Sat, Aug 19th 2023) As a ridge develops and builds into the region, a push of hot and humid conditions is expected across the state. These conditions are expected for a multi-day period, from late this weekend through late this upcoming week. Timing & Location…•Sun, Aug 20th: Much of Illinois.•Mon, Aug 21st: Northwestern, Central… Read More Sun-Fri, Aug 20-25th Heat Wave
(4:00PM Fri, August 18th 2023) The latest NOAA drought monitor update valid Tuesday August 15th, 2023 shows that much of Illinois continues to experience abnormally dry (D0) to severe drought (D2) conditions. The biggest news with this update is the removal of extreme drought (D3) areas, as well as an overall improvement in conditions and… Read More Spring/Summer 2023 Drought – August 17th Update
