Drought conditions improve in Central Illinois. Will it last?
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) – The latest drought monitor was released on Thursday morning. Over the last two months, parts of Central Illinois have bee...
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) – The latest drought monitor was released on Thursday morning. Over the last two months, parts of Central Illinois have been centered in severe drought conditions, particularly in Champaign County. Given abundant rainfall over areas that have been facing drought conditions in recent weeks, there have been some improvements. The latest drought monitor update for Thursday, September 1st has removed Severe (D2) drought conditions from Central Illinois. But there still remains a section of area focused along I-74 with Moderate (D1) drought status.