Locally Heavy Rainfall for the Carolinas; Thunderstorms and Fire Weather Concerns for Intermountain West

Heavy rainfall from scattered thunderstorms is expected across the Southwest, Intermountain West, and Plains. Isolated dry thunderstorms may initiate additional fires across the west. The coastal Carolinas may experience flash floods in the coming days due to repeated thunderstorms. Additionally, a wave of intense summer heat will hit the Southern Plains and central Gulf Coast States this 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 this season. Image courtesy MRCC