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Severe Weather Possible from the Central Plains to the Northeast; Building Heat in the West; Fire Weather Concerns for the Southwest

Severe thunderstorms will be possible from the central Plains to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast on Monday. Hazardous heat will linger across the southern U.S. and build across the West through mid-week. Hot and dry conditions will fuel fire weather concerns for Interior Alaska and the Four Corners region through Monday. Read More >

Drought Information Statements from NWS Central Illinois:

March 27, 2026 Update

March 19, 2026 Update

March 12, 2026 Update

March 6, 2026 Update

February 26, 2026 Update

February 20, 2026 Update

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September 11, 2025 Update

 

 

Drought Information Statements from NWS Central Illinois (Accessible Text-Only Version):

March 27, 2026 Update

March 19, 2026 Update

March 12, 2026 Update

March 6, 2026 Update

February 26, 2026 Update

February 20, 2026 Update

February 12, 2026 Update

February 5, 2026 Update

January 29, 2026 Update

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January 1, 2026 Update

December 24, 2025 Update

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December 12, 2025 Update

December 4, 2025 Update

November 20, 2025 Update

November 13, 2025 Update

November 6, 2025 Update

October 30, 2025 Update

October 23, 2025 Update

October 16, 2025 Update

October 9, 2025 Update

October 2, 2025 Update

September 25, 2025 Update

September 18, 2025 Update

September 11, 2025 Update

 

 

Visit https://www.drought.gov/drought-information-statements to view current Drought Information Statements across the US and its territories.