Chicago, IL

3:38 PM CDT on May 23, 2013 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 620 ft
Lon: 87.6° W
Lat: 41.9° N
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Tropical Weather: Invest 91E (East Pacific)
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Weather Summary
Kari Kiefer
Weather Underground Forecast for Thursday, May 23, 2013. A strong, large storm will continue making its way through the eastern third of the country on Thursday, producing more, active weather east of the Mississippi Valley. While the active weather is not likely to produce the severe thunderstorms that have greeted the country over the past several days, scattered thunderstorms will be likely, especially in the Southeast. In addition, moderate to occasionally heavy rain will move through the Northeast, followed by cool showers in the Ohio Valley and Upper Midwest.

Meanwhile, some moisture pushing into the Southern Plains could possibly instigate some severe thunderstorms in northern Texas and western Oklahoma. Due to this possibility, the Storm Prediction Center has issued a slight risk of severe weather in the area for Thursday. This means residents in the area should prepare as if severe weather will develop, making any necessary preparations to protect life and property.

Also, a seasonably strong low pressure system will linger over the Pacific Northwest today, allowing wet weather to continue in the area. While rain will be the overwhelming precipitation due to this storm, a few snow showers will be possible in the higher elevations of the Cascades.

Additionally, rain will also spread as far east as central Montana.

The Northeast will rise into the 70s and 80s, while the Southeast will see temperatures in the 80s and 90s. The Southern Plains will rise into the 80s and 90s, while the Southwest will see similar temperatures.
Weather Underground Forecast for Thursday, May 23, 2013. A strong, large storm will continue making its way through the eastern third of the country on Thursday, producing more, active weather east of the Mississippi Valley. While the active weather is not likely to produce the severe thunderstorms that have greeted the country over the past several days, scattered thunderstorms will be likely, especially in the Southeast. In addition, moderate to occasionally heavy rain will move through the Northeast, followed by cool showers in the Ohio Valley and Upper Midwest.

Meanwhile, some moisture pushing into the Southern Plains could possibly instigate some severe thunderstorms in northern Texas and western Oklahoma. Due to this possibility, the Storm Prediction Center has issued a slight risk of severe weather in the area for Thursday. This means residents in the area should prepare as if severe weather will develop, making any necessary preparations to protect life and property.

Also, a seasonably strong low pressure system will linger over the Pacific Northwest today, allowing wet weather to continue in the area. While rain will be the overwhelming precipitation due to this storm, a few snow showers will be possible in the higher elevations of the Cascades.

Additionally, rain will also spread as far east as central Montana.

The Northeast will rise into the 70s and 80s, while the Southeast will see temperatures in the 80s and 90s. The Southern Plains will rise into the 80s and 90s, while the Southwest will see similar temperatures.
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Chicago Weather at a Glance

Updated 3:38 PM CDT
Elevation
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Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Temperature
47.4 °F
Feels Like 45 °F
Wind(mph)
5.0
Sunrise / Set
5:23 AM
8:11 PM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous
Today
Chance of Rain 59 °F
Chance of Rain
60% chance of precipitation
Tonight
Clear 46 °F
Clear
Tomorrow
Clear 59 | 48 °F
Clear
Saturday
Chance of Rain 64 | 50 °F
Chance of Rain
20% chance of precipitation
Sunday
Chance of Rain 63 | 52 °F
Chance of Rain
40% chance of precipitation
Monday
Chance of Rain 64 | 55 °F
Chance of Rain
50% chance of precipitation
Today is forecast to be Much Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
30.12 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Mostly Cloudy 2500 ft
Mostly Cloudy 3700 ft
Moisture
Humidity
73%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KMDW 231951Z 01023G31KT 10SM BKN025 BKN037 11/03 A3011 RMK AO2 PK WND 36036/1907 SLP197 T01060028
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Weather Radio
Launch Weather Radio
Temperature
Windchill
45 °F
Dew Point
39 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
5.0 mph from West
Wind Gust
10.0 mph
Health
UV
5 out of 16
Pollen
5.60 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Ozone
Good
PM2.5
Good
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 59F. Windy. Winds from the North at 25 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 46F. Breezy. Winds from the North at 10 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 59F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 48F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 64F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 50F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 63F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Overcast in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 52F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Monday
chancerain Clear with a chance of rain in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 64F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Monday Night
nt_chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 55F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible.
Tuesday
chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 75F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday Night
nt_cloudy Overcast. Low of 63F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 81F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 70F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 86F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 88F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 72F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Saturday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Sunday
chancerain Clear with a chance of rain. High of 82F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph.
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Weather Forecast for Chicago IL

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Thursday, 23
Chance of Rain
59 | 46 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
60%
Friday, 24
Clear
59 | 48 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 25
Chance of Rain
64 | 50 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Sunday, 26
Chance of Rain
63 | 52 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Monday, 27
Chance of Rain
64 | 55 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Tuesday, 28
Chance of Rain
75 | 63 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Wednesday, 29
Mostly Cloudy
81 | 70 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 30
Partly Cloudy
86 | 68 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 31
Partly Cloudy
88 | 72 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 1
Chance of a Thunderstorm
88 | 64 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Source: BestForecast at 8:53 AM CDT on May 23, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 59F. Windy. Winds from the North at 25 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 46F. Breezy. Winds from the North at 10 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 60 | 49 51 | 44 52 | 38 50 | 40
Wind 12 mph NNE 26 mph North 23 mph North 15 mph North
Humidity 69% 73% 61% 68%
Chance of Precip. 60% 60% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 98% 100% 65% 12%
Conditions Rain Showers Chance of Rain Mostly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:23 AM
8:11 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.76], Average RMSE [2.30]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.96], Average RMSE [1.63] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:53 AM CDT on May 23, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 59F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 48F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 46 | 40 55 | 39 54 | 37 52 | 40
Wind 9 mph North 9 mph NNE 9 mph NE 4 mph ENE
Humidity 78% 54% 54% 64%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 4% 5% 10% 18%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:22 AM
8:12 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.38], Average RMSE [4.06]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.52], Average RMSE [3.09] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:53 AM CDT on May 23, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 64F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 50F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 52 | 39 56 | 40 56 | 41 54 | 40
Wind 2 mph ENE 5 mph ESE 7 mph East 7 mph ENE
Humidity 63% 55% 58% 58%
Chance of Precip. 0% 20% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 38% 55% 58% 4%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:21 AM
8:13 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.68], Average RMSE [3.76]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.65], Average RMSE [3.15] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:53 AM CDT on May 23, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 63F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Overcast in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 52F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 55 | 42 59 | 46 60 | 48 57 | 47
Wind 5 mph East 6 mph ESE 3 mph South 7 mph ESE
Humidity 63% 62% 65% 69%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 30% 10%
Cloud Cover 51% 0% 48% 96%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Chance of Rain Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
5:21 AM
8:14 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.00], Average RMSE [2.78]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.71], Average RMSE [3.78] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:53 AM CDT on May 23, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
chancerain Clear with a chance of rain in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 64F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Monday Night
nt_chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 55F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 56 | 46 62 | 49 64 | 52 57 | 52
Wind 9 mph SE 12 mph SSE 11 mph SSE 11 mph SE
Humidity 68% 64% 63% 80%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 20% 30%
Cloud Cover 41% 8% 87% 0%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
5:20 AM
8:15 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.53], Average RMSE [4.17]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.20], Average RMSE [4.56] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:53 AM CDT on May 23, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 75F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday Night
nt_cloudy Overcast. Low of 63F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 62 | 52 71 | 60 73 | 64 67 | 60
Wind 12 mph SSE 12 mph SSE 12 mph South 13 mph South
Humidity 69% 67% 73% 80%
Chance of Precip. 30% 20% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 97% 94% 99% 100%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Overcast Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
5:19 AM
8:16 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.55], Average RMSE [4.70]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.13], Average RMSE [4.86] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:53 AM CDT on May 23, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 81F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 70F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 68 | 57 77 | 62 76 | 64 71 | 58
Wind 13 mph SSW 14 mph SSW 13 mph SSW 14 mph SSW
Humidity 67% 59% 66% 62%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 100% 100% 89% 65%
Conditions Overcast Overcast Overcast Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:19 AM
8:17 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.46], Average RMSE [4.80]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.53], Average RMSE [5.12] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:53 AM CDT on May 23, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 86F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 73 | 55 78 | 60 73 | 67 73 | 65
Wind 13 mph SSW 14 mph SSW 13 mph SSW 15 mph South
Humidity 52% 54% 78% 76%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 63% 60% 63% 55%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:18 AM
8:17 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [7.15], Average RMSE [7.14]
Source: BestForecast at 8:53 AM CDT on May 23, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 88F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 72F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 74 | 63 79 | 65 77 | 69 74 | 69
Wind 14 mph SSW 17 mph SSW 13 mph SSW 12 mph SSW
Humidity 68% 65% 79% 81%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 37% 28% 28% 23%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:18 AM
8:18 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [7.29], Average RMSE [6.42]
Source: BestForecast at 8:53 AM CDT on May 23, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Saturday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 75 | 66 77 | 67 75 | 70 71 | 65
Wind 10 mph SSW 10 mph SW 6 mph SW 5 mph SW
Humidity 72% 70% 87% 81%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 11% 21% 52% 71%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
5:17 AM
8:19 PM
Source: BestForecast at 8:53 AM CDT on May 23, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
chancerain Clear with a chance of rain. High of 82F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 72 | 58 74 | 57 67 | 55 70 | 53
Wind 2 mph SW 1 mph WSW 1 mph ENE 3 mph East
Humidity 61% 55% 66% 54%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 79% % % %
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
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History & Almanac
May 23, 2013 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KMDW) 72 °F 54 °F
Record (KMDW) 92 °F (1977) 35 °F (1931)
Yesterday 73 °F 56 °F
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby.
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Air Quality
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Yesterday Good
PM2.5
Yesterday Good
OZONE
Current Good
PM2.5
Current Good
OZONE
Thursday Good
OZONE
Coastal Water Temperatures
Place Temperature
No Stations Reporting
Marine Forecast
Astronomy
May. 23, 2013 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:23 AM CDT 8:11 PM CDT
Civil Twilight 4:50 AM CDT 8:44 PM CDT
Nautical Twilight 4:09 AM CDT 9:26 PM CDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:21 AM CDT 10:13 PM CDT
Moon 6:43 PM CDT 4:09 AM CDT
Length Of Visible Light 15h 54m
Length of Day
14h 48m
Tomorrow will be 1m 38s longer.
Waxing Gibbous, 97% of the Moon is Illuminated
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Waxing Gibbous
May 24
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May 31
Last Quarter
Jun 8
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Jun 16
First Quarter
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State Highs State Lows
76 °F
Cairo
72 °F
Metropolis
69 °F
Mount Carmel
69 °F
Carmi
68 °F
Olney-Noble
43 °F
Chicago Lansing
46 °F
Waukegan
46 °F
Chicago Midway
48 °F
Chicago
48 °F
Romeoville
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No new snow has been reported.
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City Temp. Conditions Updated
Chicago Midway 51 °F Mostly Cloudy 2:51 PM CDT
Chicago 52 °F Mostly Cloudy 2:51 PM CDT
Chicago Executive 52 °F Overcast 2:52 PM CDT
Gary 46 °F Overcast 2:45 PM CDT
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Wind Speed: 23.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 262° (West)
Ceiling: 2500 ft

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Cubs vs. Pirates 12:35 PM EDT on May 23, 2013 Chance of a Thunderstorm, 72 °F
Orioles vs. Blue Jays 7:07 PM EDT on May 23, 2013 Chance of Rain, High 57° F/ 14° C
Marlins vs. White Sox 7:10 PM CDT on May 24, 2013 Clear, 54 °F
Marlins vs. White Sox 6:15 PM CDT on May 25, 2013 Chance of Rain, 50 °F
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Standard Liege vs. Gent 8:30 PM CEST on May 23, 2013 Rain, High 50° F/ 10° C
FC Utrecht vs. FC Twente 8:45 PM CEST on May 23, 2013 Rain, High 51° F/ 11° C
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Coca-Cola 600 6:16 PM EDT on May 26, 2013 Partly Cloudy, 67 °F
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GEICO 400 1:16 PM CDT on September 15, 2013 Average High 74° F/ 23° C
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Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial 8:30 AM CDT on May 24, 2013 Chance of a Thunderstorm, 72 °F
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Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
West Loop, Chicago, IL 47.4 °F 45 °F 39 °F 73% West  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 645 ft 3:38 PM CDT Normal  
Chicago, IL 45.3 °F 41 °F 39 °F 79% WNW  at  9.0 mph - / hr 0 ft 3:37 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
U.S. Cellular Field, Chicago, IL 48.2 °F 42 °F 37 °F 66% North  at  16.1 mph 0.00 in / hr 594 ft 3:38 PM CDT Rapid Fire
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL 43.0 °F 33 °F 13 °F 16% North  at  30.0 mph - / hr 595 ft 1:48 PM CDT Normal  
Bucktown, Chicago, IL 49.5 °F 47 °F 39 °F 67% SSW  at  6.7 mph 0.00 in / hr 600 ft 3:37 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
DePaul Geography, Chicago, IL 47.7 °F 48 °F 42 °F 79% South  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 650 ft 3:36 PM CDT Rapid Fire
South Lakeview, Chicago, IL 47.4 °F 42 °F 36 °F 65% NNE  at  11.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 607 ft 3:37 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
West Lakeview, Chicago, IL 47.6 °F 44 °F 39 °F 73% NNW  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 636 ft 3:26 PM CDT Normal
Wrigleyville, Chicago, IL 47.5 °F 42 °F 37 °F 68% South  at  14.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 630 ft 3:37 PM CDT Rapid Fire
Lincoln Square, CHICAGO, IL 50.4 °F - 39 °F 66% NE  at  8.3 mph 0.00 in / hr 607 ft 3:37 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Irving Park, Chicago, IL 48.1 °F 45 °F 40 °F 72% NE  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 600 ft 3:38 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
North Park University, Chicago, IL 48.8 °F 42 °F 40 °F 72% NE  at  21.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 617 ft 3:30 PM CDT Normal
Oak Park, IL, Oak Park, IL 52.4 °F - 42 °F 67% North  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 617 ft 3:37 PM CDT Rapid Fire
Stickney, IL, Stickney, IL 50.0 °F 45 °F 39 °F 68% NNW  at  15.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 614 ft 3:37 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Peterson Woods, Chicago, IL 50.0 °F - 39 °F 65% West  at  0.2 mph 0.01 in / hr 614 ft 3:10 PM CDT Normal  
Midway Airport SE corner runway 13C 12/0, Chicago, IL 52.3 °F - 34 °F 49% NNE  at  16.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 620 ft 3:36 PM CDT Normal
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL 48.2 °F 44 °F 33 °F 54% North  at  8.3 mph 0.00 in / hr 595 ft 3:38 PM CDT Rapid Fire
Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL 51.4 °F - 43 °F 73% NE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 627 ft 3:37 PM CDT Normal  
Historic East Side, Harwood Heights, IL 47.8 °F 42 °F 39 °F 71% NNE  at  16.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 635 ft 3:36 PM CDT Normal
Lincolnwood, Lincolnwood, IL 49.2 °F 43 °F 36 °F 61% NE  at  16.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 0 ft 3:36 PM CDT Normal  
Evanston KU9Z.Net, Evanston, IL 50.7 °F - 42 °F 71% South  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 600 ft 3:37 PM CDT Rapid Fire
Lyons Police Department, Lyons, IL 50.1 °F - 41 °F 72% NNW  at  8.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 615 ft 3:37 PM CDT Rapid Fire
River Grove - KA9RXK, River Grove, IL 50.1 °F - 41 °F 71% North  at  9.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 633 ft 3:32 PM CDT Normal
South Evanston, Evanston, IL 48.7 °F 49 °F 41 °F 75% NNE  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 640 ft 3:38 PM CDT Normal  
KC9HZC, Brookfield, IL 52.7 °F - 43 °F 69% NW  at  9.2 mph 0.00 in / hr 617 ft 3:37 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Irving Park Rd & Pacific Ave, Chicago, IL 50.9 °F - 42 °F 72% NE  at  18.4 mph 0.00 in / hr 635 ft 3:37 PM CDT Rapid Fire
Lyons Illinois Weather, Lyons, IL 51.7 °F - 43 °F 71% NNW  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 620 ft 3:35 PM CDT Normal  
MARITIME , Chicago, IL 43 °F 31 °F - - North  at  38 mph 0.00 in / hr 577 ft 3:00 PM CDT MADIS
Brookfield, IL 50.7 °F - 42 °F 72% North  at  15.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 659 ft 3:35 PM CDT Normal
APRSWXNET Norridge IL , Chicago, IL 49 °F 46 °F 42 °F 77% NW  at  7 mph 0.00 in / hr 656 ft 3:14 PM CDT MADIS
APRSWXNET Oak Lawn IL, Chicago, IL 49 °F 43 °F 40 °F 71% NNE  at  16 mph 0.00 in / hr 620 ft 3:15 PM CDT MADIS
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Public Information Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 1:29 PM CDT on May 23, 2013

... Severe weather stats to date..

The severe weather season became much more active in the past ten
days including in parts of the Midwest. Significant tornado
events in Moore Oklahoma on may 20th and in Texas on may 15th
highlighted this active period.

Despite numerous periods of thunderstorms across the NWS Chicago
County Warning Area /cwa/ on may 19th-21st... the number of
reports thus far remains below normal. Across the Chicago
cwa... there have been 25 preliminary reports of severe weather.
This criteria includes hail of diameter one inch or larger... wind
damage... or wind gusts of 58 mph or stronger. Here is a look at
the number of reports vs normal:


All data through may 23rd...
                         2013* 20-year median 5-year median
severe weather reports 25 42 38
tornado reports 0 2 2

* preliminary

In the past decade... only 2010 had started with fewer severe reports
through this time. However... to show how that cannot be taken as a
strong predictor for the rest of the season... June 2010 would see a
considerable increase in severe weather including numerous tornadoes
on June 5th.


For warnings issued by the NWS Chicago office:

All data through may 23rd...
                         2013 20-year median 5-year median*
svr T-storm warnings 20 46 28
tornado warnings 0 5 3

* this period entails storm-based warnings instead of County-based
warnings used prior.


While there are chances of thunderstorms this Holiday weekend into
next week... the overall weather pattern is not as conducive for severe
storms at this past week. But the severe weather season is still
near its peak going into June and tails off slowly through Summer. The
recent severe and tornadic weather across the nation should serve as a
reminder of the importance of preparedness and having a plan of action.


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