Could Illinois Be Impacted By The Tragic Hurricanes Happening In Florida?

Right now, everyone is aware of the massive amounts of hurricanes that have been hitting Florida. While Florida may see the most direct impact, could there be remnants of the storms that hit Illinois?

I do know some people who live in Florida, and I am very grateful that everyone is safe. And I hope that if you have family or people you know there, that they're secure too. Though very common and real, these events are scary to think about.

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Weatherwise, this year has been all over the place for the whole country. Just this past year, the state of Illinois went through massive heat waves, an arctic blast, and rainfall amounts that led to flooding and tornados. It's jarring to think that such a drastic climate is the norm for us. But, after all that's happening down south, do we ever see the aftermath effects of hurricanes?

Does Illinois Ever See Effects from Hurricanes That Happen Down South?

The short answer to this big question is yes, Illinois and the entire Midwest can in fact experience the aftermath of hurricanes that happened down south.

According to Weather.gov,

On occasion, the remanents of a hurricane or tropical storm will track across Illinois... For the most part, such tropical storms make landfall in Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi before moving up through Illinois.

Now there are a few factors that go into whether or not we will experience any post-hurricane weather. It generally depends on the storm's size, path, moisture and speed.

One of the main things that inland states like Illinois can experience is an increase in rainfall, which can lead to potential flooding.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign professor Jim Best, earth science and environmental change expert, states,

Flooding is about much more than just water. Beyond the initial chaos that comes with water is erosion of land and the transport and deposition of a lot of sediment that changes the lanscape and the human infrastructure built there.

While non-inland states may see the worst, we are still capable of experiencing washed-out roads, damaged bridges, altered streams and rivers, and more.

If you can, any amount of help can make a difference in someone's life. You can research and donate to aid communities in Florida hit by Hurricanes Helen and Milton HERE.