Illinois Storm Chasers

However, while some precipitation will certainly be welcome, widespread, drought-busting precipitation is not expected. Thus, meaningful improvement to the ongoing drought conditions appears unlikely in the short term. #ILwx #drought

Looking ahead, there is at least one storm system expected to impact the region this upcoming week, bringing opportunities for precipitation activity across portions of the state.

The ongoing deterioration comes as much of Central and Southern Illinois continues to deal with a prolonged stretch of below-average precipitation, with recent rainfall opportunities failing to provide enough widespread, beneficial rainfall to bring meaningful improvement.

Both moderate drought (D1) and severe drought (D2) conditions have expanded across these areas, while abnormally dry (D0) conditions have also continued to spread.

November 3rd NOAA Drought Monitor Update… 🏜️ The Drought Monitor update from this past week shows a continued expansion and worsening of dry and drought conditions across portions of Central and Southern Illinois.

With the Autumnal Equinox now well behind us, we are quickly approaching the Winter Solstice in December, which marks the shortest day of the year and the day with the least amount of daylight. #daylight #fall #autumn

November marks the final month of significant daylight loss, as the rate of loss will rapidly slow heading into December. During the month of November, we lose roughly between 49-60 minutes of daylight across the state.

Additional Daylight Loss Through November ☀️ As we continue through November, the rate of daylight loss will begin to slow across Illinois, but will remain significant during this time.

Back-wash isolated to scattered showers will be likely across especially Northern and Central Illinois from Thursday morning through Thursday night, associated with a storm system that continues to move through the region. #ilwx

Additionally, gusty winds are likely across the state on Tuesday, with widespread peak wind gusts of 30-40MPH expected. Higher peak wind gusts into the 40-45MPH range cannot be ruled out. #ilwx

While an organized severe weather threat is not currently anticipated, a stray strong/severe t’storm cannot be ruled out across Southern Illinois from Tuesday afternoon into early Tuesday night.

As a storm system moves through the region, widespread showers and t’storms will be likely across the state from Tuesday morning through Tuesday night. Much of this activity will accompany a cold front, as it sweeps west to east across the state during this period.

Another Mild Week Ahead! 🔥 As has been the story for seemingly weeks now, mild and above average temperatures will continue to be in place this week across the state! There continues to be no signs of cold or below normal temperatures for the foreseeable near future. #ilwx

Enjoy it while it lasts, though. With additional periods of rain expected over the next day or two, and windy conditions likely tomorrow, these high and peak foliage color conditions may not stick around much longer! #ILwx #fall #autumn #fallfoliage

Fall Foliage Update - November 2nd 🍁 High to peak fall foliage color is now estimated to be widespread across Illinois! Foliage color has changed rapidly over the past week to week and a half, with vibrant foliage color now covering much of the state. 🍂

For Monday night, more organized and widespread showers and isolated t’storms will be likely across Northwestern and Western Illinois, as a new storm system enters the picture. #ilwx

A few isolated showers may be possible across the state on Monday morning and Monday afternoon, as a trough departs the region.

As a main disturbance/through continues to slide through the region, isolated to scattered showers and isolated t’storms will remain possible across the state through tonight. #ilwx

⏰ Don’t Forget to Fall Back Tonight! 🍁 Daylight Saving Time officially comes to an end overnight tonight. At 2:00AM Sunday, clocks will “fall back” one hour. #daylightsavingtime #fallback

Happy Halloween! 🎃👻💀