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Could Isaac Help the Illinois Drought?

Published August 27, 2012 by Jim Angel

As of noon on Monday, August 27, the track of Hurricane Isaac could pass through Illinois on Saturday (first map). Of course, it won’t be a hurricane – just a tropical depression. Even so, large rainfall amounts are expected to fall in parts of Illinois and Missouri (second map). Back in 2008, I wrote about […]

Tropical Storm Hermine Reaches Illinois

Published September 9, 2010 by Jim Angel

The remains of Tropical Storm Hermine have reached Illinois this morning. Rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible and flash flood warnings have been issued. Check the National Weather Service as this event unfolds. While we don’t often use the words “tropical” and “Illinois” in the same sentence, the remains of tropical storms […]