Tag: 2023
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El Niño, what does that mean for this winter?
According to the Climate Prediction Center, it is forecasted that El Niño will persist into early 2024. What implications does this hold for our upcoming winter in Central Illinois? Typically, El Niño tends to usher in warmer and drier conditions for the Central United States, including Central Illinois.
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Rain is on the way
It’s expected that rain will begin in the evening of September 20, 2023. According to the latest Quantitative Precipitation Forecast (QPF) from the Weather Prediction Center, there’s a potential for up to 4/10″ of an inch of rain in the area. While it may not be a deluge, we’re more than happy to embrace any…
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Hot weather to return
Enjoy the cooler weather this week, as another heatwave is on its way to Central Illinois. The Climate Prediction Center forecasts above-average temperatures for the area over the next 2 weeks.
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Dry conditions continue
Dry conditions will continue into June with a few chances of isolated thunderstorms. At the time of writing, Pana was not in drought conditions, but a few miles north and east are considered abnormally dry. Given the current weather pattern and looking ahead, it does look like our dry stretch will continue.