July will likely go down as one of the driest in history in parts of Illinois and weather experts are not predicting much of a reprieve in August.

As we turn the calendar over today, Chris Miller with the National Weather Service in Lincoln says August is looking like a typical summer month - hot and dry with spotty rain showers.

If there's a glimmer of hope, August brings heightened chances of tropical storms and hurricanes. Miller explains those will often push north once they make land and could have an impact on Illinois.

Looking farther ahead, Miller says the fall is showing another warm fall. Right now, things are looking dry and warm as we get to the harvest season.

vThe middle of next week is the next chance of any rainfall in central Illinois.