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3:09 PM CDT on May 24, 2013 (GMT -0500)
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Lon: 87.6° W
Lat: 41.9° N
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Weather Summary
Kari Kiefer
Weather Underground Forecast for Friday, May 24, 2013.

Showers and thunderstorms will move into the Plains, while also continuing across the East Coast on Friday. A low pressure system over the Rocky Mountains will persist on its eastward track and move into the Plains. Flow around this system will create northward flow, pulling abundant moisture and energy in from the Gulf of Mexico. This will allow for scattered showers and thunderstorms to develop across the Southern Plains again on Friday, spreading northward through the Central and Northern Plains. There is a slight chance that these storms will turn severe across northeastern Colorado, into western Kansas and Nebraska. Large hail and strong winds are likely in these areas, with possibly a tornado or two.

Meanwhile in the East, a trough of low pressure and associated cold front will slowly move eastward and offshore the East Coast on Friday. This system will allow for showers and thunderstorms to persist from the Mid-Atlantic states through Maine. Severe thunderstorms are not likely in these areas, but periods of heavy rainfall and strong winds will persist as this system lingers over the Northeast through Friday night.

Out West, an area of low pressure continues spinning over the Pacific Northwest, maintaining onshore flow. This will bring more rain showers to Oregon and Washington, with snow showers possible at highest elevations.
Weather Underground Forecast for Friday, May 24, 2013.

Showers and thunderstorms will move into the Plains, while also continuing across the East Coast on Friday. A low pressure system over the Rocky Mountains will persist on its eastward track and move into the Plains. Flow around this system will create northward flow, pulling abundant moisture and energy in from the Gulf of Mexico. This will allow for scattered showers and thunderstorms to develop across the Southern Plains again on Friday, spreading northward through the Central and Northern Plains. There is a slight chance that these storms will turn severe across northeastern Colorado, into western Kansas and Nebraska. Large hail and strong winds are likely in these areas, with possibly a tornado or two.

Meanwhile in the East, a trough of low pressure and associated cold front will slowly move eastward and offshore the East Coast on Friday. This system will allow for showers and thunderstorms to persist from the Mid-Atlantic states through Maine. Severe thunderstorms are not likely in these areas, but periods of heavy rainfall and strong winds will persist as this system lingers over the Northeast through Friday night.

Out West, an area of low pressure continues spinning over the Pacific Northwest, maintaining onshore flow. This will bring more rain showers to Oregon and Washington, with snow showers possible at highest elevations.
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Chicago Weather at a Glance

Updated 2:51 PM CDT
Weather Station
Chicago Midway (KMDW)
Elevation
620 ft
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Now
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
Temperature
55 °F
Feels Like 55 °F
Wind(mph)
8
Sunrise / Set
5:22 AM
8:12 PM
Moon
Full
Today
Partly Cloudy 61 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tonight
Partly Cloudy 45 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow
Overcast 63 | 50 °F
Overcast
Sunday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 63 | 55 °F
Chance of a Thunderstorm
20% chance of precipitation
Monday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 73 | 57 °F
Chance of T-storms
70% chance of precipitation
Tuesday
Mostly Cloudy 84 | 66 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Today is forecast to be Warmer than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
30.42 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Few 25000 ft
Moisture
Humidity
38%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KMDW 241951Z 05007KT 010V070 10SM FEW250 13/M01 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP300 T01281011
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Weather Radio
Launch Weather Radio
Temperature
Temperature
55 °F
43,43,43,42,42,45,47,48,51,53,54,56,55
Dew Point
30 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
8 mph from NE
Wind Gust
Health
UV
8 out of 16
Pollen
7.40 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Ozone
Good
PM2.5
Good
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 61F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 45F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
cloudy Overcast. High of 63F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Overcast in the evening, then mostly cloudy. Low of 50F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the South after midnight.
Sunday
cloudy Mostly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. High of 63F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Sunday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then a chance of a thunderstorm and rain after midnight. Low of 55F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Monday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 73F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 57F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.8 in. possible.
Tuesday
mostlycloudy Overcast. Fog early. High of 84F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 66F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Wednesday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 95F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Thursday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 68F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Friday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Friday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 73F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Saturday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Saturday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 72F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Sunday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 86F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 86F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph.
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Weather Forecast for Chicago IL

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KMDW

Friday, 24
Partly Cloudy
61 | 45 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 25
Overcast
63 | 50 °F
Overcast
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 26
Chance of a Thunderstorm
63 | 55 °F
Chance of a Thunderstorm
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Monday, 27
Chance of a Thunderstorm
73 | 57 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
70%
Tuesday, 28
Mostly Cloudy
84 | 66 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 29
Mostly Cloudy
95 | 68 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 30
Chance of a Thunderstorm
88 | 68 °F
Chance of a Thunderstorm
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Friday, 31
Chance of a Thunderstorm
88 | 73 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
60%
Saturday, 1
Chance of a Thunderstorm
88 | 72 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Sunday, 2
Partly Cloudy
86 | 68 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 2:52 PM CDT on May 24, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 61F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 45F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 44 | 34 57 | 35 52 | 32 47 | 35
Wind 8 mph North 10 mph NNE 9 mph NE 3 mph NE
Humidity 68% 44% 45% 60%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 23% 23% 23% 23%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:22 AM
8:12 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.07], Average RMSE [2.08]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.79], Average RMSE [1.75] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:52 PM CDT on May 24, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
cloudy Overcast. High of 63F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Overcast in the evening, then mostly cloudy. Low of 50F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the South after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 49 | 37 58 | 41 58 | 44 54 | 44
Wind 3 mph ENE 5 mph SE 7 mph ESE 7 mph West
Humidity 61% 51% 56% 70%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 45% 100% 100% 73%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Overcast Overcast Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:21 AM
8:13 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.70], Average RMSE [4.68]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.90], Average RMSE [3.68] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:52 PM CDT on May 24, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
cloudy Mostly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. High of 63F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Sunday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then a chance of a thunderstorm and rain after midnight. Low of 55F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 45 60 | 47 59 | 47 56 | 52
Wind 7 mph East 9 mph ESE 11 mph East 7 mph SE
Humidity 72% 62% 65% 82%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 20%
Cloud Cover 67% 72% 100% 100%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Overcast Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
5:21 AM
8:14 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.98], Average RMSE [4.06]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.02], Average RMSE [2.96] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:52 PM CDT on May 24, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 73F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 57F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.8 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 59 | 53 70 | 57 72 | 62 60 | 60
Wind 11 mph SE 11 mph SE 10 mph SSE 11 mph SSE
Humidity 79% 64% 68% 98%
Chance of Precip. 30% 20% 20% 40%
Cloud Cover 100% 100% 100% 100%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:20 AM
8:15 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.43], Average RMSE [3.94]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.60], Average RMSE [3.45] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:52 PM CDT on May 24, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
mostlycloudy Overcast. Fog early. High of 84F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 66F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 61 | 60 77 | 64 76 | 67 68 | 61
Wind 13 mph South 15 mph SSW 14 mph SSW 15 mph SSW
Humidity 97% 67% 74% 79%
Chance of Precip. 30% 10% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 100% 75% 69% 71%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:19 AM
8:16 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.50], Average RMSE [4.95]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.18], Average RMSE [3.85] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:52 PM CDT on May 24, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 95F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 68 | 60 80 | 64 83 | 64 75 | 60
Wind 14 mph SSW 17 mph SW 15 mph SSW 13 mph SSW
Humidity 74% 59% 55% 60%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 61% 64% 72% 100%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
5:19 AM
8:17 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.45], Average RMSE [4.92]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.17], Average RMSE [5.63] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:52 PM CDT on May 24, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Thursday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 68F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 71 | 56 80 | 64 82 | 66 76 | 63
Wind 11 mph SSW 15 mph SSW 14 mph South 15 mph South
Humidity 61% 55% 59% 63%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 76% 69% 83% 69%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:18 AM
8:17 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.77], Average RMSE [5.61]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.34], Average RMSE [5.76] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:52 PM CDT on May 24, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Friday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 73F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 71 | 62 82 | 67 76 | 68 76 | 68
Wind 14 mph SSW 17 mph SSW 16 mph SSW 9 mph SSW
Humidity 73% 61% 79% 75%
Chance of Precip. 10% 20% 30% 10%
Cloud Cover 90% 99% 99% 98%
Conditions Overcast Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
5:18 AM
8:18 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [7.63], Average RMSE [8.07]
Source: BestForecast at 2:52 PM CDT on May 24, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Saturday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 72F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 73 | 66 82 | 67 82 | 68 74 | 62
Wind 7 mph SSW 8 mph SW 4 mph SW 3 mph SSW
Humidity 78% 59% 64% 67%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 100% 100% 100% 91%
Conditions Overcast Overcast Overcast Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
5:17 AM
8:19 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [7.04], Average RMSE [7.70]
Source: BestForecast at 2:52 PM CDT on May 24, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 86F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 72 | 55 82 | 55 82 | 57 74 | 54
Wind 3 mph SSW 4 mph SW 1 mph SSW 3 mph SE
Humidity 56% 40% 42% 49%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 49% 36% 22% 20%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:17 AM
8:20 PM
Source: BestForecast at 2:52 PM CDT on May 24, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 86F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 72 | 51 82 | 52 82 | 55 73 | 53
Wind 2 mph SSE 3 mph South 2 mph South 3 mph SE
Humidity 46% 34% 38% 45%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 30% 42% 57% %
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
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May 24, 2013 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal 73 °F 54 °F
Record 93 °F (1950) 36 °F (1935)
Yesterday 56 °F 43 °F
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 15
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City Distance Mag. Time & Date
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Air Quality
  Air Quality AQ Index Pollutant
Yesterday Moderate
PM2.5
Yesterday Good
OZONE
Current Good
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PM2.5
Friday Good
OZONE
Saturday Good
OZONE
Sunday Moderate
OZONE
Monday Good
OZONE
Tuesday Good
OZONE
Wednesday Moderate
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Coastal Water Temperatures
Place Temperature
No Stations Reporting
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Astronomy
May. 24, 2013 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:22 AM CDT 8:12 PM CDT
Civil Twilight 4:49 AM CDT 8:45 PM CDT
Nautical Twilight 4:08 AM CDT 9:27 PM CDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:20 AM CDT 10:15 PM CDT
Moon 7:54 PM CDT 4:55 AM CDT
Length Of Visible Light 15h 56m
Length of Day
14h 50m
Tomorrow will be 1m 36s longer.
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71 °F
Cairo
69 °F
Olney-Noble
68 °F
Metropolis
68 °F
Centralia
68 °F
Carmi
34 °F
Chicago DuPage
35 °F
Aurora
36 °F
DeKalb
36 °F
Rochelle
37 °F
Paris
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Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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City Temp. Conditions Updated
Chicago Midway 55 °F Partly Cloudy 2:51 PM CDT
Chicago 56 °F Partly Cloudy 2:51 PM CDT
Chicago Executive 54 °F Clear 2:52 PM CDT
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Flight Rule: VFR (KMDW)
Wind Speed: 7.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 50° (NE)
Ceiling: Unlimited

METAR KMDW 241951Z 05007KT 010V070 10SM FEW250 13/M01 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP300 T01281011

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Chicago, IL 46.2 °F 43 °F 37 °F 69% ENE  at  6.0 mph - / hr 0 ft 3:09 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
U.S. Cellular Field, Chicago, IL 52.0 °F - 32 °F 46% SSW  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 594 ft 3:08 PM CDT Rapid Fire
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL 51.0 °F - 33 °F 50% NE  at  11.0 mph - / hr 595 ft 1:47 PM CDT Normal  
Bucktown, Chicago, IL 53.6 °F - 33 °F 46% North  at  6.5 mph 0.00 in / hr 600 ft 3:08 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
DePaul Geography, Chicago, IL 50.0 °F - 38 °F 64% WSW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 650 ft 3:04 PM CDT Rapid Fire
West Lakeview, Chicago, IL 50.0 °F - 31 °F 49% NE  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 636 ft 2:59 PM CDT Normal
Wrigleyville, Chicago, IL 50.9 °F - 33 °F 51% South  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 630 ft 3:09 PM CDT Rapid Fire
Lincoln Square, CHICAGO, IL 56.3 °F - 30 °F 37% North  at  1.6 mph 0.00 in / hr 607 ft 3:08 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Irving Park, Chicago, IL 52.4 °F - 33 °F 47% ENE  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 600 ft 3:09 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
North Park University, Chicago, IL 52.6 °F - 33 °F 48% NE  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 617 ft 3:00 PM CDT Normal
Oak Park, IL, Oak Park, IL 60.7 °F - 38 °F 42% North  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 617 ft 3:09 PM CDT Rapid Fire
Stickney, IL, Stickney, IL 56.0 °F - 32 °F 39% East  at  8.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 614 ft 3:08 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Peterson Woods, Chicago, IL 54.0 °F - 32 °F 44% SE  at  0.4 mph 0.00 in / hr 614 ft 3:05 PM CDT Normal  
Midway Airport SE corner runway 13C 12/0, Chicago, IL 60.1 °F - 27 °F 28% NE  at  9.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 620 ft 3:06 PM CDT Normal
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL 52.0 °F - - - NNE  at  6.9 mph 0.00 in / hr 595 ft 3:09 PM CDT Rapid Fire
Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL 63.5 °F - 39 °F 40% SSE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 627 ft 3:07 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Historic East Side, Harwood Heights, IL 53.8 °F - 32 °F 43% ENE  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 635 ft 3:06 PM CDT Normal
Lincolnwood, Lincolnwood, IL 54.6 °F - 30 °F 38% East  at  8.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 0 ft 3:06 PM CDT Normal  
Evanston KU9Z.Net, Evanston, IL 56.3 °F - 39 °F 52% SE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 600 ft 3:09 PM CDT Rapid Fire
Lyons Police Department, Lyons, IL 55.6 °F - 34 °F 44% North  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 615 ft 3:09 PM CDT Rapid Fire
River Grove - KA9RXK, River Grove, IL 55.8 °F - 32 °F 40% NE  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 633 ft 3:06 PM CDT Normal
South Evanston, Evanston, IL 52.4 °F - 41 °F 64% East  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 640 ft 3:08 PM CDT Normal  
KC9HZC, Brookfield, IL 61.9 °F - 33 °F 34% ENE  at  3.8 mph 0.00 in / hr 617 ft 3:08 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Irving Park Rd & Pacific Ave, Chicago, IL 56.8 °F - 37 °F 47% East  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 635 ft 3:09 PM CDT Rapid Fire
Lyons Illinois Weather, Lyons, IL 58.8 °F - 38 °F 46% NE  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 620 ft 3:05 PM CDT Normal  
MARITIME , Chicago, IL 44 °F 38 °F - - NNE  at  13 mph 0.00 in / hr 577 ft 2:30 PM CDT MADIS
Brookfield, IL 56.6 °F - 35 °F 44% North  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 659 ft 3:08 PM CDT Normal
APRSWXNET Norridge IL , Chicago, IL 56 °F - 38 °F 51% ESE  at  0 mph 0.00 in / hr 656 ft 2:49 PM CDT MADIS
APRSWXNET Oak Lawn IL, Chicago, IL 54 °F - 31 °F 42% NE  at  7 mph 0.00 in / hr 620 ft 2:48 PM CDT MADIS
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Beach Hazard Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 9:43 AM CDT on May 24, 2013

... Beach hazards statement remains in effect until 7 PM CDT this
evening...

* high wave action expected...

* strong rip currents expected...

* strong structural currents expected...

* overview/potential impacts... strong north to northeast winds
will gust to 20 to 25 mph this morning before diminishing into
the afternoon. Waves of 4 to 6 ft with occasional larger waves
will gradually subside through the afternoon. The winds and
waves will create dangerous conditions at Lake Michigan
beaches.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Dangerous pounding waves and life-threatening rip currents are
expected at the beaches. People visiting the beaches should stay
out of the water.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore... which occur most often at low spots or breaks in
sandbars. Rip currents can sweep you out lakeward.

Structural currents form along piers and breakwalls where
longshore currents and wave action flow into the structure.
Structural currents can sweep you out lakeward along the pier
structure.




Public Information Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 9:00 am CDT on March 24, 2013

... This is safe boating week...
... Boating under the influence...

The effects of alcohol can be even more hazardous on the water than
on land. Boating under the influence affects
judgment... vision... balance and coordination. These impairments can
increase the risk of being involved Ina boating accident... for both
passengers and boat operators. Alcohol is a contributing factor in
about a third of all recreational boating fatalities.

It is illegal to operate any boat or watercraft while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs in every state. Penalties can include
fines... suspension or revocation of your drivers license and even
jail time.

Every boater needs to understand the risks of boating under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.


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