Strong Storm to Hit Great Lakes
The National Weather Service has predicted a strong low pressure system, or cyclone, to hit the Great Lakes on Tuesday and Wednesday. The central pressure could be as low as ...
Winter Outlook for Illinois – Wetter and Warmer
NOAA's Climate Prediction Center released their official winter outlook today. The major influence in this winter's weather will be the moderate to strong La Niña event occurring in the Pacific Ocean ...
October Is Warm and Dry
So far, October in Illinois has been both warmer and drier than normal. As of October 19, the statewide average temperature was 59.8 degrees, 1 degree warmer than normal. The ...
October Temperature Swings in Chicago
Like most sites in Illinois, Chicago has experienced large temperature swings in October. The month started with below-normal temperatures on October 2-5. The departures were as large as 8 degrees below ...
Dry Conditions Persist in Illinois
Parts of southern and eastern Illinois have struggled with dry conditions since July/August. Those conditions have expanded in recent weeks across more of Illinois. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor has ...
