It’s been a dry and mild start to fall so far in Illinois

The State Climatologist says it’s been a dry and mild start to fall so far in Illinois.  Last month’s statewide average temperature came in at nearly 67 degrees, making it the 57th warmest September on record in Illinois.  State Climatologist Trent Ford says temps varied quite a bit though.

And, despite heavy rains in early September, average total precipitation last month was more than half an inch below normal.  Ford says while the dry weather has been good for harvesting, the risk of field and forest fires has increased.