Heavy Rain and Gusty Winds in the Central Plains; Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall in the Lower Mississippi Valley

Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds are expected across the Central Plains into the Mid Missouri Valley. Widespread precipitation and heavy mountain snow will continue across the Northwest. Severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening from parts of east Texas into Louisiana. Heavy rainfall is likely tonight across eastern Louisiana and southern Mississippi. Read More >

Normals and Records

First Freeze

First Freeze Normals
	Normal First Autumn 32° or Lower	First Freeze Date Last Year (2021)
Chicago (O'Hare)	October 19	November 2
Rockford	October 13	October 23

Normals are based on 1991-2020 data.

First Freeze Records
	Earliest First Autumn 32° or Lower	Latest First Autumn 32° or Lower
Chicago	September 22, 1995 (32°)	November 24, 1931 (30°)
Rockford	September 13, 1975 (32°)	November 11, 2016 (32°)