The National Weather Service is growing concerned over trends that are shaping up for the middle of the summer.

Moisture in central Illinois has been abundant since the first of the year but a trend towards the middle of the summer is concerning weather officials. Ed Shimon at the National Weather Service in Lincoln says temperatures are showing above-normal temperatures but precipitation is showing it could drop off.

Shimon is concerned because if just one month comes in below normal it can zap the moisture from the ground in a hurry with the heat of a summer day.

In the meantime, Shimon notes the upcoming spring months are still calling for above-normal temperatures and above-normal precipitation.