Even with rain, you’ll need to water to keep trees, plants going

Rain could be a welcome sight this weekend for property owners trying to keep their grass, plants and trees green.

The last time the Naperville area saw any significant rain was May 12 when the National Weather Service station in Romeoville recorded .63 inches of precipitation, meteorologist Casey Sullivan said.

Records show precipitation is down more than 4 inches this year from an average of 16.94 inches, he said.

Nearly all the Chicago metropolitan area — including DuPage and Will counties — is in a moderate drought, according to U.S. Drought Monitor information released Thursday. A moderate drought is characterized by some crop damage; low water levels in streams, reservoirs or wells; and a high risk of fire.

Some relief from the dry conditions could arrive in the coming days.

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