Evanston, IL

9:12 PM CDT on May 23, 2013 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 607 ft
Lon: 87.7° W
Lat: 42.1° N
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Weather Summary
Weather Underground midday recap for Thursday, May 23, 2013.

Severe storms developed over the Southern Plains from northern Texas through northern Oklahoma on Thursday. A trough of low pressure lingered over the region, which pulled moisture and energy in from the Gulf of Mexico. This allowed for showers and thunderstorms to develop in these areas, some of which turned severe with large hail, damaging winds, and periods of heavy rainfall. A brief tornado was reported near Cedar Hill, Texas. Hail 2.5 inches in diameter was reported near Davis, Oklahoma and 65 mph winds were reported at Newcastle and Dickson, Oklahoma. Rainfall totals varied over 2 inches with this system. Oklahoma City reported a mid-day total of 2.92 inches of rain.

Meanwhile in the East, a trough of low pressure over the East Coast allowed for a strong cold front to stretch from the Northeast through the Eastern Valleys. Moisture ahead of this front allowed for showers to develop from the Carolinas through Maine, with some areas of thunderstorms. There was a slight chance that these storms would turn severe from Virginia through New Hampshire, but severe storms have not developed.

Meanwhile Out West, a low pressure system mover the Rockies maintained widespread showers across the Pacific Northwest and Northern Rockies. Strong winds developed ahead of this system from eastern Montana through western Colorado. Gillette, Wyoming reported maximum winds up to 56 mph.
Weather Underground midday recap for Thursday, May 23, 2013.

Severe storms developed over the Southern Plains from northern Texas through northern Oklahoma on Thursday. A trough of low pressure lingered over the region, which pulled moisture and energy in from the Gulf of Mexico. This allowed for showers and thunderstorms to develop in these areas, some of which turned severe with large hail, damaging winds, and periods of heavy rainfall. A brief tornado was reported near Cedar Hill, Texas. Hail 2.5 inches in diameter was reported near Davis, Oklahoma and 65 mph winds were reported at Newcastle and Dickson, Oklahoma. Rainfall totals varied over 2 inches with this system. Oklahoma City reported a mid-day total of 2.92 inches of rain.

Meanwhile in the East, a trough of low pressure over the East Coast allowed for a strong cold front to stretch from the Northeast through the Eastern Valleys. Moisture ahead of this front allowed for showers to develop from the Carolinas through Maine, with some areas of thunderstorms. There was a slight chance that these storms would turn severe from Virginia through New Hampshire, but severe storms have not developed.

Meanwhile Out West, a low pressure system mover the Rockies maintained widespread showers across the Pacific Northwest and Northern Rockies. Strong winds developed ahead of this system from eastern Montana through western Colorado. Gillette, Wyoming reported maximum winds up to 56 mph.

Evanston Weather at a Glance

Updated 9:12 PM CDT
Elevation
640 ft
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Clear
Clear
Temperature
43.1 °F
Feels Like 43 °F
Wind(mph)
2.0
Sunrise / Set
5:22 AM
8:12 PM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous
Tonight
Clear 43 °F
Clear
Tomorrow
Clear 59 °F
Clear
Tomorrow Night
Partly Cloudy 46 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
Chance of Rain 64 | 48 °F
Chance of Rain
20% chance of precipitation
Sunday
Chance of Rain 61 | 52 °F
Chance of Rain
40% chance of precipitation
Monday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 70 | 54 °F
Chance of a Thunderstorm
20% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as today.
Conditions
Pressure
30.27 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
79%
Rainfall
0.04 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KPWK 240152Z 02008KT 10SM CLR 07/01 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP250 T00670011
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Weather Radio
Temperature
Windchill
43 °F
Dew Point
37 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
2.0 mph from North
Wind Gust
2.0 mph
Health
0 out of 16
Pollen
5.60 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Ozone
Good
PM2.5
Moderate
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Descriptive Forecast
Thursday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy in the evening, then 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 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 46F. 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 48F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Sunday
chancerain Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 61F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Sunday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 52F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Monday
mostlycloudy Overcast in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 70F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Monday Night
nt_tstorms Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms. Fog overnight. Low of 54F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 1.4 in. possible.
Tuesday
cloudy Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 73F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 63F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Wednesday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 77F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Wednesday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 66F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 84F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 68F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible.
Friday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 86F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Saturday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 86F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 81F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 81F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 63F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph.
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Weather Forecast for Evanston IL

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KILEVANS3

Thursday, 23
Chance of Rain
59 | 43 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
60%
Friday, 24
Clear
59 | 46 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 25
Chance of Rain
64 | 48 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Sunday, 26
Chance of Rain
61 | 52 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Monday, 27
Chance of a Thunderstorm
70 | 54 °F
Chance of a Thunderstorm
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Tuesday, 28
Chance of a Thunderstorm
73 | 63 °F
Chance of a Thunderstorm
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Wednesday, 29
Chance of a Thunderstorm
77 | 66 °F
Chance of a Thunderstorm
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Thursday, 30
Mostly Cloudy
84 | 68 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 31
Chance of a Thunderstorm
86 | 68 °F
Chance of a Thunderstorm
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Saturday, 1
Chance of a Thunderstorm
86 | 63 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Source: BestForecast at 7:16 PM CDT on May 23, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy in the evening, then 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 51 | 49 51 | 44 50 | 38 49 | 39
Wind 13 mph NNE 28 mph North 23 mph North 15 mph North
Humidity 93% 72% 62% 66%
Chance of Precip. 60% 60% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 98% 100% 59% 9%
Conditions Rain Showers Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:22 AM
8:12 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.13], Average RMSE [2.58]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.43], Average RMSE [2.28] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:16 PM CDT on May 23, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 59F. Winds from the NNE at 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 46F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 48 | 39 56 | 38 54 | 36 49 | 38
Wind 10 mph North 10 mph NNE 8 mph NE 3 mph ENE
Humidity 69% 50% 52% 66%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 4% 5% 10% 17%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:22 AM
8:13 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.66], Average RMSE [3.97]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.17], Average RMSE [3.11] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:16 PM 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 48F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 52 | 41 55 | 41 52 | 41 50 | 40
Wind 2 mph ENE 5 mph ESE 6 mph East 4 mph East
Humidity 63% 58% 64% 65%
Chance of Precip. 0% 20% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 38% 55% 58% 0%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Chance of Rain Chance of Rain 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 [4.92], Average RMSE [4.00]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.17], Average RMSE [3.27] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:16 PM CDT on May 23, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
chancerain Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 61F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Sunday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 52F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 56 | 40 57 | 47 57 | 50 54 | 48
Wind 5 mph ESE 8 mph SE 9 mph SE 12 mph SE
Humidity 53% 68% 75% 83%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 30% 20%
Cloud Cover 47% 1% 67% 99%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Chance of Rain 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 [4.82], Average RMSE [3.79]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.13], Average RMSE [3.42] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:16 PM CDT on May 23, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
mostlycloudy Overcast in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 70F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Monday Night
nt_tstorms Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms. Fog overnight. Low of 54F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 1.4 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 52 | 48 60 | 53 67 | 55 59 | 55
Wind 13 mph ESE 14 mph SE 11 mph SE 13 mph SE
Humidity 91% 76% 66% 88%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 20% 40%
Cloud Cover 35% 9% 85% 49%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:20 AM
8:16 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.48], Average RMSE [4.69]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.62], Average RMSE [4.41] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:16 PM CDT on May 23, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
cloudy Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 73F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 63F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 58 | 58 69 | 61 72 | 64 63 | 60
Wind 12 mph South 14 mph SSW 15 mph SSW 16 mph SSW
Humidity 99% 74% 72% 90%
Chance of Precip. 50% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 99% 92% 99% 100%
Conditions Thunderstorm Overcast Overcast Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
5:19 AM
8:17 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.13], Average RMSE [4.21]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.61], Average RMSE [4.71] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:16 PM CDT on May 23, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 77F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Wednesday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 66F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 65 | 57 74 | 62 74 | 63 67 | 60
Wind 15 mph SSW 17 mph SW 13 mph SW 13 mph SSW
Humidity 76% 66% 68% 77%
Chance of Precip. 20% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 100% 100% 80% 77%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Overcast Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:18 AM
8:17 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.77], Average RMSE [5.43]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.85], Average RMSE [5.00] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:16 PM CDT on May 23, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 84F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 68F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 66 | 57 78 | 60 77 | 62 69 | 60
Wind 13 mph SSW 16 mph SSW 14 mph SSW 18 mph South
Humidity 73% 54% 56% 72%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 10% 20%
Cloud Cover 74% 61% 92% 72%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Overcast Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:18 AM
8:18 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [8.13], Average RMSE [7.85]
Source: BestForecast at 7:16 PM CDT on May 23, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 86F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 73 | 60 76 | 65 76 | 69 69 | 69
Wind 19 mph SSW 17 mph SSW 13 mph SSW 12 mph SSW
Humidity 66% 66% 82% 100%
Chance of Precip. 30% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 85% 84% 87% 79%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
5:17 AM
8:19 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [8.04], Average RMSE [5.59]
Source: BestForecast at 7:16 PM CDT on May 23, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 86F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 71 | 68 76 | 65 75 | 60 69 | 55
Wind 10 mph SSW 9 mph SW 6 mph SW 5 mph SW
Humidity 89% 66% 62% 62%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 61% 52% 52% %
Conditions Fog Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:17 AM
8:20 PM
Source: BestForecast at 7:16 PM CDT on May 23, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 81F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 68 | 49 76 | 65 75 | 60 65 | -9998
Wind 2 mph SW 9 mph SW 6 mph SW 3 mph East
Humidity 53% 66% 62% -9998%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover % 52% 52% %
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
Source: BestForecast at 7:16 PM CDT on May 23, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 81F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 63F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 68 | 49 76 | 62 71 | 67 71 | 70
Wind 2 mph SW 2 mph SE 3 mph ESE 14 mph South
Humidity 53% 60% 88% 94%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover % % % %
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
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History & Almanac
May 23, 2013 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KPWK) 72 °F 50 °F
Record (KPWK) 89 °F (2007) 39 °F (2006)
Yesterday 73 °F 52 °F
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 2
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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.
Air Quality
  Air Quality AQ Index Pollutant
Yesterday Good
PM2.5
Yesterday Good
OZONE
Current Moderate
PM2.5
Current Good
OZONE
Thursday Good
OZONE
Friday Good
OZONE
Saturday Good
OZONE
Coastal Water Temperatures
Place Temperature
No Stations Reporting
Astronomy
May. 23, 2013 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:22 AM CDT 8:12 PM CDT
Civil Twilight 4:50 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 6:43 PM CDT (5/23) 4:09 AM CDT (5/23)
Length Of Visible Light 15h 55m
Length of Day
14h 49m
Tomorrow will be 1m 39s longer.
Waxing Gibbous, 98% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waxing Gibbous
May 24
Full
May 31
Last Quarter
Jun 8
New
Jun 16
First Quarter
Today's Extremes
State Highs State Lows
77 °F
Cairo
72 °F
Metropolis
69 °F
Macomb
69 °F
Carmi
69 °F
Mount Carmel
43 °F
Waukegan
46 °F
Chicago
46 °F
Romeoville
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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Flight Rule: VFR (KPWK)
Wind Speed: 8.0 kts.
Wind Dir: (North)
Ceiling: Unlimited

METAR KPWK 240152Z 02008KT 10SM CLR 07/01 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP250 T00670011

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Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
South Evanston, Evanston, IL 43.1 °F 43 °F 37 °F 79% North  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 640 ft 9:12 PM CDT Normal  
Evanston KU9Z.Net, Evanston, IL 43.5 °F 44 °F 36 °F 74% East  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 600 ft 9:12 PM CDT Rapid Fire
Winnetka, IL 42.8 °F 43 °F 36 °F 78% WNW  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 655 ft 9:12 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Lincolnwood, Lincolnwood, IL 43.2 °F 40 °F 33 °F 67% NNE  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 0 ft 9:11 PM CDT Normal  
Cherry / Chestnut, Winnetka, IL 43.1 °F 43 °F 36 °F 76% South  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 645 ft 9:12 PM CDT Normal  
APRSWXNET Glenview IL , Golf, IL 43 °F 43 °F 36 °F 77% NE  at  1 mph 0.00 in / hr 659 ft 8:49 PM CDT MADIS
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL 44.5 °F 41 °F 30 °F 57% NW  at  5.5 mph 0.00 in / hr 595 ft 9:12 PM CDT Rapid Fire
Northfield, Northfield, IL 43.5 °F 44 °F 36 °F 74% North  at  0.0 mph - / hr 0 ft 9:00 PM CDT Normal  
Peterson Woods, Chicago, IL 45.0 °F 45 °F 36 °F 70% North  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 614 ft 9:08 PM CDT Normal  
North Park University, Chicago, IL 44.1 °F 44 °F 36 °F 74% NE  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 617 ft 9:00 PM CDT Normal
APRSWXNET Northbrook IL US, Glencoe, IL 43 °F 43 °F 37 °F 78% NNW  at  1 mph 0.00 in / hr 640 ft 8:37 PM CDT MADIS
Lincoln Square, CHICAGO, IL 43.7 °F 42 °F 36 °F 73% NNW  at  3.1 mph 0.00 in / hr 607 ft 9:11 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Irving Park, Chicago, IL 43.6 °F 44 °F 36 °F 75% WNW  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 600 ft 9:12 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL 44.2 °F 44 °F 37 °F 76% ENE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 627 ft 9:12 PM CDT Normal  
Wrigleyville, Chicago, IL 43.2 °F 38 °F 34 °F 71% South  at  10.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 630 ft 9:12 PM CDT Rapid Fire
Northbrook, IL 42.0 °F 37 °F 37 °F 81% East  at  8.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 683 ft 9:08 PM CDT Normal  
Historic East Side, Harwood Heights, IL 41.8 °F 36 °F 34 °F 73% NNE  at  9.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 635 ft 9:11 PM CDT Normal
Norwood Park Township, IL 43.5 °F 37 °F 35 °F 73% ENE  at  11.4 mph 0.00 in / hr 646 ft 9:12 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
West Lakeview, Chicago, IL 43.2 °F 39 °F 36 °F 75% North  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 636 ft 9:12 PM CDT Normal
South Lakeview, Chicago, IL 43.2 °F 43 °F 33 °F 68% NNE  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 607 ft 9:12 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
APRSWXNET Norridge IL , Chicago, IL 44 °F 44 °F 37 °F 76% NNE  at  1 mph 0.00 in / hr 656 ft 8:39 PM CDT MADIS
MesoWest VALLY1 , Highland Park, IL 48 °F 48 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 646 ft 7:30 PM CDT MADIS
Chantilly, Highland Park, IL 42.9 °F 39 °F 35 °F 72% NE  at  6.5 mph 0.00 in / hr 646 ft 9:12 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
DePaul Geography, Chicago, IL 44.1 °F 44 °F 39 °F 81% SW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 650 ft 9:11 PM CDT Rapid Fire
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL 40.0 °F 36 °F 30 °F 71% NE  at  6.0 mph - / hr 595 ft 7:48 PM CDT Normal  
the continuum, Des Plaines, IL 42.4 °F 42 °F 36 °F 77% NE  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 655 ft 9:12 PM CDT Rapid Fire
Rosemont, Rosemont, IL 43.9 °F 42 °F 35 °F 72% WNW  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 740 ft 9:12 PM CDT Normal
AB9FX, Chicago, IL 44.1 °F 40 °F 35 °F 70% North  at  8.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 636 ft 9:10 PM CDT Normal
Bucktown, Chicago, IL 43.9 °F 44 °F 35 °F 71% South  at  0.7 mph 0.00 in / hr 600 ft 9:12 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Irving Park Rd & Pacific Ave, Chicago, IL 43.8 °F 39 °F 36 °F 75% ENE  at  8.1 mph 0.00 in / hr 635 ft 9:12 PM CDT Rapid Fire
Deerfield, Deerfield, IL 43.7 °F 42 °F 29 °F 56% East  at  3.5 mph 0.00 in / hr 670 ft 9:12 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Deerfield Southwest, Deerfield, IL 42.0 °F 40 °F 36 °F 78% North  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 686 ft 9:11 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
MARITIME , Chicago, IL 43 °F 33 °F - - North  at  26 mph 0.00 in / hr 577 ft 8:30 PM CDT MADIS
River Grove - KA9RXK, River Grove, IL 43.4 °F 39 °F 35 °F 72% NNE  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 633 ft 9:12 PM CDT Normal
Fort Sheridan Base Housing, Highland Park, IL 43.5 °F 35 °F 37 °F 79% North  at  19.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 656 ft 9:12 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Dempster and Rt. 83, Des Plaines, IL 41.6 °F 35 °F 34 °F 74% NNE  at  11.5 mph 0.00 in / hr 660 ft 9:12 PM CDT Rapid Fire
Chicago, IL 43.7 °F 38 °F 37 °F 77% WNW  at  11.0 mph - / hr 0 ft 9:12 PM CDT Normal  
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Public Information Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 3:45 PM CDT on May 23, 2013

... Lake Michigan Beach forecast season begins may 24th...

The National Weather Service Chicago office will resume issuing
surfzone forecasts for the shoreline of lake and Cook counties in
Illinois and lake and Porter counties in Indiana for the Summer
swim season beginning Friday may 24th.

New for this year: beach hazard statements...

Beach hazard statements will be issued over the Summer on days
when dangerous swimming conditions are expected. The beach hazard
statement addresses various beach hazards and replaces the rip
current statements that have been issued in past years. See the
service change notice at...
www.NWS.NOAA.Gov/om/notification/scn13-33bhs_expansion.Htm for
more details on this transition.

Swim hazard risk replaces rip current risk in the surfzone
forecast...

Part of the transition to beach hazard statements will include the
surfzone forecast. The surfzone forecast will no longer refer to
rip current risk... but instead low... moderate and high swim risk.

Factors contributing to dangerous swimming conditions...

... High waves...

High waves pose several dangers to swimmers at Lake Michigan
beaches. First... high waves will cause swimmers to become
fatigued. Large waves are very powerful and can push a person off
a sandbar and into deeper water... requiring them to swim through
a rapid succession of waves to get back to more shallow water.

... Rip currents and structural currents...

Also... high waves result in strong rip currents and strong
structural currents. Rip currents are strong channels of water that
form rapidly and flow quickly away from shore through breaks or
low spots in The Sandbar. Structural currents are strong currents
which frequently flow along piers... breakwalls... and jetties
toward deeper water offshore.

... Strong offshore winds...

Dangerous swim conditions can also develop with strong offshore
winds. Although wave heights would tend to be lower with offshore
winds... strong winds can still cause dangerous structural currents
in the Chicago area. Southerly winds over 35 mph resulted in
dangerous currents near a pier at Loyola Park beach on may 24
2012... a contributing factor in the tragic drowning of a 15 year
old female.

Furthermore... particularly at the Indiana dunes beaches... strong
southerly winds pose a unique hazard to those on rafts. These
winds can create a current that pulls rafts well away from shore
into deeper water. A 31 year old male drowned on June 18 2012 at
Lake View beach in Beverly Shores when his raft capsized and blew
away from him after drifting over a quarter mile from shore due
to 30 mph southerly winds.

Criteria for issuance of beach hazard statements...

NWS Chicago will issue a beach hazard statement when there is a
high swim risk due to either of the following:

1) high waves of at least 3 to 5 feet and dangerous currents.

2) winds of 30 mph or higher.

We will no longer be issuing statements for a moderate risk... but
a moderate risk will be highlighted in the surfzone forecast.

People heading to Lake Michigan beaches this Summer should...

1. Check www.Weather.Gov/Chicago or NOAA Weather Radio to see if
any beach hazard statements are in effect... and if they are...
plan to stay out of the water on that day.

2. Swim on lifeguarded beaches when possible.

3. Refer to warning flags at local beaches for the latest
information before going into Lake Michigan waters (flag
definitions... green: OK to swim... yellow: caution is urged...
red: hazardous to swim).

Swimming at Lake Michigan beaches is a wonderful part of living
or visiting this area... but on days when waves are high and/or
currents are strong... it is a very dangerous activity and one
that should be postponed until the hazardous conditions subside.
Please stay informed and safe this Summer... and enjoy the
beaches!