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November 14th Drought Update

Windy northwest winds are expected Today, with perhaps a few gusts up to 45 mph, so be ready for another day of strong winds. Friday will be mostly cloudy and not as windy. Some rain and snow is possible east of the Mississippi River. Some areas near Princeton, IL may see accumulations of snow up to half an inch.

A windy Thursday is expected today with northwest winds of 20 to 30 MPH and gusts up to 50 MPH. A wind advisory is in effect through the day for portions of the area.

The new drought monitor released today shows no change in conditions over the past week. Severe drought continues for portions of northern IL. Additional rain chances return early next week that may bring some relief to the dry soils.