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Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Mild May wraps up otherwise warm spring in Illinois
Despite milder May temperatures, the spring season was still a top-10 warmest on record in many places in the Midwest, including in St. Louis, Peoria, and Paducah, according to Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford at the Prairie Research Institute. The first four months of 2025 collectively were just under 1 degree warmer than normal statewide. May temperatures varied within 1 degree of normal statewide, with periods of much warmer and much cooler weather during the month. March temperatures were 4 to 8 degrees above normal, and April temperatures were 1 to 3 degrees above normal. In recent years, early spring warmth has pushed spring phenology ahead of normal, increasing the risk of frost or freeze damage to tender perennials and horticultural crops. However, a colder winter this year helped extend dormancy a bit later, resulting in a timely spring phenology and good prospects for fruit and berry crops this year. May average temperatures ranged from the mid-50s in northern Illinois to the high 60s in southern Illinois. Several stations saw their first 90-plus degree temperatures, including a daily record-breaking 94 degrees at Chicago's O'Hare Airport on May 15. Meanwhile, the state was largely spared a late spring freeze in May, with only a handful of stations experiencing temperatures below 40 degrees. Overall, the preliminary statewide average May temperature was 63.0 degrees, 0.2 degrees below the 1991-2020 average and the 58th warmest on record. While last month's precipitation was typically variable across Illinois, May was overall drier in most places. The preliminary statewide average total May precipitation was 3.75 inches, 1.02 inches below the 1991-2020 average and the 55th driest on record statewide. May precipitation ranged from around 2 inches in the Chicagoland area to nearly 8 inches in far southern Illinois. Most areas south of Interstate 70 were near to slightly wetter than normal, while most of northern and central Illinois were 1 to 3 inches drier than normal. Spring precipitation ranged from around 6 inches in far northern Illinois to over 20 inches in southern Illinois. The northern half of the state was 1 to 2 inches drier than normal, while southern Illinois was 2 to 8 inches wetter than normal. It was the fourth wettest spring on record in Salem and the fifth wettest spring in Centralia. May was very active on the severe weather front. The NOAA Storm Prediction Center listed 23 tornado reports, 92 severe wind reports, and 61 severe hail reports in Illinois. Among these include an EF-4 tornado in Williamson County, and 2-inch hail in Morgan and Sangamon Counties. Illinois set a new statewide tornado record in 2024, but is ahead of this time last year on statewide tornadoes, with 105 reports total. Outlooks June is the start of climatological summer and is an exciting month for many reasons. Warm weather is here, and schools are out. The Climate Prediction Center's June outlook shows the best chances of summer starting a bit on the warm side, with the best chance of near-normal precipitation and maybe a continued wetter trend in southern Illinois. The summer season outlooks (June through August) also show higher chances of above-normal temperatures this summer. For precipitation, Illinois is squeezed between a band of expected drier-than-normal conditions to the west and wetter conditions to the east. That often, but not always, corresponds with active stormy weather in the summer. For more information about monthly Illinois weather summaries, current conditions, and climate, visit the Illinois State Climatologist website. Data are provisional and may change slightly over time. The Prairie Research Institute at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign provides scientific expertise and transformative research to the people of Illinois and beyond. PRI is home to the five state scientific surveys: the Illinois Natural History Survey, Illinois State Archaeological Survey, Illinois State Geological Survey, Illinois State Water Survey, and Illinois Sustainable Technology Center.
CBS News
01-06-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Sunny Saturday gives way to possible rain Sunday in parts of North Texas
Meteorological spring wrapped up with a classic end-of-May day. Friday's high of 88 degrees matched the historical average for May 31. As the month closes, the tally shows more days with below-normal highs than those above average. This spring, covering March, April, and May, goes down as the seventh warmest on record and the 52nd wettest. As we approach the start of meteorological summer at midnight, the astronomical summer solstice remains 20 days away. While the majority of our tornado activity (about 55%) typically occurs during the 61 days of April and May, June still brings its share of severe weather. It ranks as our second stormiest month. It's no surprise that June is kicking off with two chances for storms on its very first day. The first round poses a lower risk and is expected to arrive overnight from the north. Storms will cross the Red River in the early morning hours and gradually weaken as they move across our eastern counties through the morning. The risk for damaging winds and one-inch hail remains low and does not include the Metroplex. By afternoon, the remnants of the boundary will linger over our southern counties. With the addition of daytime heating, conditions will be favorable for new storm development. These storms carry a significantly higher risk of producing damaging winds and large hail. A 'slight' risk - Level 2 out of 5 - has been issued for areas south of the Metroplex, including Johnson and Ellis counties. We'll be monitoring for hail up to two inches in diameter, or larger, roughly the size of an egg. This threat is expected to develop by late afternoon and continue into the early evening. More unsettled weather is expected through the first week of June. The First Alert Weather Team is closely monitoring Tuesday night, Wednesday, and Wednesday night for the potential designation of First Alert Weather Days. Storm chances are likely to persist into next weekend.
CTV News
30-05-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Hot Calgary weather not a concern for zoo animals
Flamingos are seen at the Calgary Zoo on Friday, May 30, 2025. Calgary has seen a stretch of hot spring weather this week, even setting a new record high on Thursday. But as the mercury climbs, staff at the zoo are assuring the public that the many animals that live there are staying cool. 'We do monitor our animals very closely,' said Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo animal care manager Jennifer Godwin. 'We take into account what species they are and their needs.' 'Every animal and species has their own temperature parameters,' she explained. Godwin says not all of the animals hate the heat. 'A lot of the species that we have do thrive in this weather – they're from Africa, they're from the rainforest,' she said, adding there are several methods they use to help the critters stay cool. 'We can do frozen enrichment items or sprinklers, we can give them mud wallows, we can also give them access to back-of-house spaces that are cooler if they need that as well.' For more information on the Calgary Zoo, you can visit the organization's website.
The Independent
30-05-2025
- Climate
- The Independent
UK weather: Will there be a ‘mini heatwave' this weekend?
As the UK basks in the sunniest spring on record, the final weekend could see temperatures reach as high as 27C. A balmy end to spring comes as provisional figures from the Met Office show 630 hours of sunshine were clocked up across the country between March 1 and May 27. However, forecasters have warned of some changeable weather as we enter the first week of summer, with the possibility of wind and rain. Looking ahead to Saturday, Met Office meteorologist Alex Burkill said 'highs of around 24C, 25C, maybe 26C or 27C' were expected towards the South East, and 'even further north, a greater chance of getting into the low 20s'. 'But we do need to factor in the brisk winds and the wetter weather that will be pushing through at times as well.' Showery rain is expected on Sunday for parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, northern and western England and Wales. There is a better chance of dry weather in the southern and eastern parts, with some areas staying completely dry. Mr Burkill said there would be a 'bit less sunshine on offer perhaps for some of us on Sunday, and some fresher air pushing its way in, so temperatures in many places will be several degrees lower. 'Still feeling warm enough if you get any of that decent sunshine and shelter from the breeze. Some places will still get into the low 20s. 'Now there's more changeable weather to come as we go through next week.' Monday, in the first full week of meteorological summer, is likely to be the driest day of the week. Low pressure in the middle of the week will likely result in cloud and showers, according to Met Office meteorologist Alex Deakin. 'Looking pretty unsettled through the middle of next week,' he said, adding that winds coming in from the Atlantic are likely to bring moisture and showers, particularly in western areas. There may be a 'hint of a change' towards the end of next week, with wetter conditions becoming more confined to northern parts. 'But overall, next week looking pretty changeable to say the least. The winds continuing to dominate from the west or the south west, which will keep things reasonably mild, but also keeping things fairly wet, especially so in western areas. 'Complete contrast to the largely easterly conditions we've had for much of spring. 'And that hint, which is all it is at this stage, of something a bit drier in the south to end the week,' he said.
CBC
27-05-2025
- Climate
- CBC
Nice enough for you? The Prince Edward Islanders we asked were happy to say yes
Prince Edward Islanders have been waiting a while for some nice spring weather. Now they are out making the most of it, maybe even stopping at their favourite dairy bar. CBC News asked some people how they were taking in the double-digit deliciousness.
