Little Change in Drought Conditions

If there is any good news in the drought situation, it's that it hasn't really changed all too much since last week.  The bad news is it hasn't improved too much.

Effective through 10/22/2013

 In Iowa, 89% of the state is considered "Abnormally Dry"; 68% of the state is under at least a "Moderate Drought"; at least 35% having a severe drought and the red area (extreme drought) making up 2% of the state.  These numbers aren't too different from last week's report.

Illinois drought is virtually the same as last week.  At least 84% is classified as "Abnormally Dry"; 39% "Moderate Drought"; 16% "Severe Drought."

With the precipitation we picked up on Tuesday along with the forecast rain early next week, there's a good possibility drought conditions might improve by next week's report.  We'll have updates on those rain chances on CBS4 News and at www.cbs4qc.com/weather!