Chicago Drought

Several Chicago suburbs have implemented water restrictions as a drought continues to ravage the region.

Several Chicago suburbs have implemented water restrictions as a drought continues to ravage the region. NBC 5’s Christian Farr has the story.

Two suburban communities are implementing watering restrictions as a result of drought conditions that have gripped the Chicago area in recent weeks.

Two suburban communities are implementing watering restrictions as a result of drought conditions that have gripped the Chicago area in recent weeks.

With the entire Chicago area at either a “moderate” or “severe” drought, forecasts are calling for continued dry conditions in coming days, with the next chance of rain looming over the coming weekend.

The June summer solstice, which marks the official start of the season and the longest day of the year, is set to take place on Wednesday.

Parts of the Chicago area are experiencing moderate-to-severe drought conditions as a long spell of below-average precipitation continues, and the dearth of severe weather the area has seen could be contributing to the issues.

Temperatures rise into the mid 80s; mid 70s near the lake today

Father’s Day weekend in the Chicago area is shaping up to be mild one on the weather front, with seasonably cool temperatures Friday, a sunny and warm day Saturday, and an even warmer day on the holiday itself.

The U.S. Drought Monitor says that parts of the Chicago area are currently experiencing a “severe drought,” and there is likely no relief in sight in the coming days.