We are not aware of any indicators that point to any increased probability of wet conditions.

In historical records, when a La Nina occurs, rainfall in Illinois is above normal in March and April, then the bottom falls out in May, June, July and August. We're expecting less-than-normal rainfall for each of those months. That's our best guess for a long-range forecast.

Just to prevent additional moisture deficit, we need 4 inches a month. We're not even close to getting that.

I'm still unclear on how indicators and standards are not only going to be used, but how they are (being) made. In spite of all the input there is not enough data to support any of the numerical standards proposed in the document - any data is inconsistent.

She says things like 'Mama, my stuff is all wet,'

We didn't push the Russians to intervene, but we knowingly increased the probability that they would.