That's the question many of us are asking.......when will it rain again? This is the 2nd driest start to the month of June with only 0.01" of rain falling at O'Hare. The #1 rank belongs to the year 1988 where no rainfall was recorded up to this date in June. With the next 7-10 days looking to remain dry, the concerns begin to grow for fire conditions. Relative humidity values will drop to around 25% by the end of this week which will only increase the chances for Red Flag Warnings.
Below is a picture of the drought map across the U.S:
While the majority of the Midwest is in the abnormally dry slot, the worst is still across the southeast where an extreme drought is taking place. With most areas across northern IL running about 2-3" below normal, it is only a matter of time before we move up on the intensity scale. Things always have a way of balancing out, and let's hope it starts soon.
Eric Szos
Chief Meteorologist
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