Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. Read More >

While unseasonably mild weather spurred early growth around the region, it is important to remember that freezing temperatures typically occur well into April over central and southeast Illinois. Much of the area will usually see the last freeze around mid April, with hard freezes (lows of 28°F or colder) still possible through the first several days of the month.

The following graphics are courtesy of the Midwestern Regional Climate Center. An interactive map is also available at https://mrcc.purdue.edu/freeze/freezedatetool .

Observed date of most recent freeze

Observed date of most recent hard freeze (28 deg.)

Average date of last freeze

Average date of last hard freeze (28 deg.)

Observed date of most recent freeze. Image courtesy MRCC