Spring/Summer/Fall 2023 Drought – September 14th Update

(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

Spring/Summer/Fall 2023 Drought – August 31st 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

Spring/Summer 2023 Drought – August 24th 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

Sun-Fri, Aug 20-25th Heat Wave Update #3

(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

Sun-Fri, Aug 20-25th Heat Wave Update #2

(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

Spring/Summer 2023 Drought – August 17th Update

(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