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2:22 PM CDT on May 22, 2013 (GMT -0500)
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Lat: 41.8° N
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Oklahoma Tornado: Moore Tornado an EF-5; $2 Billion Damage Estimate: 2nd Costliest Tornado in History
Active Advisory: Areal Flood Advisory (US Severe Weather) Active Notice: Local Storm Report,  Public Information Statement
Tropical Weather: Invest 91E (East Pacific)
News
Tornado Survivor: 'It Took 30 Seconds For It All to Be Gone'
May 22, 2013
Moore, Okla. tornado survivor Bernie Morris recalls the chaos and devastation of the May 20 twister that struck the area.
Okla. Tornado Damage Could Top $2 Billion
May 22, 2013
Officials say the focus is now on recovery and clean-up in the wake of the deadly EF-5 tornado in Moore, Okla.
Tornado Doctor Sees "Utter Destruction"
May 22, 2013
When a rare EF5 tornado hit Moore, Okla., on Monday afternoon, the citys medical professionals ran toward the destruction not away from it.
After the Storm: Deadly Flesh-Eating Infections?
May 22, 2013
For survivors of Mondays devastating tornado that killed at least 24 and injured 120 more in suburban Oklahoma, the health threat might not end with the storm.
Flooding Affects 3 Northeastern N.D. Communities
May 22, 2013
More flooding became a nuisance in North Dakota, creating worries of a possible dam break.
Joplin's New Hospital is First of Its Kind
May 22, 2013
Two years after the EF5 tornado wrecked St. Johns Regional Medical Center in Joplin, construction continues on a new, sturdier hospital.
Joplin and Moore Chillingly Similar
May 22, 2013
Photos reveal the terror after an EF5 tornado slammed Joplin in May 2011.
Jersey Shore Readies for Post-Sandy Summer
May 22, 2013
The Jersey Shore has made a remarkable comeback after being devastated by Hurricane Sandy. Now, it's ready to welcome tourists back to its shores.
Interactive: Damage Path of Moore Tornado
May 22, 2013
Interactive map shows survey results from the National Weather Service.
Parents Face Tough Choice When Tornadoes Near
May 22, 2013
With an ominous storm approaching, parents in Moore, Okla. had a heart-breaking choice to make:
Rescue Worker Doesn't Give Up Despite Odds
May 22, 2013
The possibility that one child was left in the rubble of Plaza Towers Elementary School kept rescue crews working to sift through debris late Tuesday night.
No New Funds Needed for Okla. Tornado Recovery
May 22, 2013
Top lawmakers and officials said Tuesday that the federal government has plenty of money on hand to pay for recovery efforts in the wake of the devastating tornado that struck Oklahoma.
Teachers Credited With Saving Students in Okla.
May 21, 2013
Students and parents recounted stories Tuesday of brave teachers who sheltered their pupils, in some cases by herding them into a closet and a restroom amid the fear and panic.
Oklahoma Tornado From Space (PHOTOS)
May 21, 2013
Here are NASA and NOAA satellite views of the powerful storm system that spawned the Moore, Okla. tornado.
Sports World Keeps Eye on Oklahoma Tornado
May 21, 2013
Even the sports world had a moment of reflection after the devastating tornado in Moore, Okla.
Miles and Minutes: Okla. Tornado By the Numbers
May 21, 2013
See the facts and figures that defined the Moore, Okla. tornado.
Moore, Okla. Tornado a Rare EF5
May 22, 2013
EF5/F5 tornadoes are rare, but Moore has seen two of them in the past 15 years.
Power of Moore Tornado Dwarfs Hiroshima Atomic Bomb
May 21, 2013
Wind, humidity and rainfall combined precisely to create the massive killer tornado in Moore, Okla. And when they did, the awesome amount of energy released over that city dwarfed the power of the atomic bomb that leveled Hiroshima.
Weather Imagery Reveals Oklahoma Tornado
May 21, 2013
The Moore, Oklahoma tornado showed up vividly on satellite and radar.
PTSD Risk after the Oklahoma Tornado
May 21, 2013
In the wake of Mondays devastating tornado that ravaged the town of Moore, Okla., survivors are likely to feel incredible shock and numbness.
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Weather Summary
Kari Kiefer
Weather Underground Forecast for Wednesday, May 22, 2013.

After an active severe weather pattern during the beginning of the week, cooler and relatively calmer weather conditions will return to much of the Central U.S. on Wednesday as the trough of low pressure impacting the region moves to the East. As the trough progresses, an associated low pressure system will reorganize near southern Lake Michigan and will continue northeastward across Michigan toward the Lower Great Lakes through Wednesday evening. Expect rain showers to continue across the Upper Midwest into areas of the inland Northeast throughout this transition. Meanwhile, the system's associated cold front will trail southwestward from the low across the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys through the Lower Mississippi Valley and into the Southern Plains. Favorable energy and environmental conditions ahead of the cold front combined with ample moisture from the Gulf of Mexico will set the stage for shower and thunderstorm activity through the day. Areas just east of the advancing cold front will experience the heaviest amounts of precipitation, with areas of flooding and flash flooding possible in parts of eastern Texas and Louisiana. As the cold front continues eastward, areas of the Lower Great Lakes into the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys are at slight risk of severe thunderstorm development through the evening. Severe storms in these regions may become capable of producing damaging wind gusts, marginally severe hail, and even a few tornadoes during the evening hours.

Elsewhere, scattered showers and thunderstorms will remain possible along the East Coast and in the Florida Peninsula. Out West, a cold trough of low pressure will become anchored over the Pacific Northwest, bringing cool, below normal temperatures to the Pacific Northwest and California, as well as scattered precipitation to the Northwest.
Weather Underground Forecast for Wednesday, May 22, 2013.

After an active severe weather pattern during the beginning of the week, cooler and relatively calmer weather conditions will return to much of the Central U.S. on Wednesday as the trough of low pressure impacting the region moves to the East. As the trough progresses, an associated low pressure system will reorganize near southern Lake Michigan and will continue northeastward across Michigan toward the Lower Great Lakes through Wednesday evening. Expect rain showers to continue across the Upper Midwest into areas of the inland Northeast throughout this transition. Meanwhile, the system's associated cold front will trail southwestward from the low across the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys through the Lower Mississippi Valley and into the Southern Plains. Favorable energy and environmental conditions ahead of the cold front combined with ample moisture from the Gulf of Mexico will set the stage for shower and thunderstorm activity through the day. Areas just east of the advancing cold front will experience the heaviest amounts of precipitation, with areas of flooding and flash flooding possible in parts of eastern Texas and Louisiana. As the cold front continues eastward, areas of the Lower Great Lakes into the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys are at slight risk of severe thunderstorm development through the evening. Severe storms in these regions may become capable of producing damaging wind gusts, marginally severe hail, and even a few tornadoes during the evening hours.

Elsewhere, scattered showers and thunderstorms will remain possible along the East Coast and in the Florida Peninsula. Out West, a cold trough of low pressure will become anchored over the Pacific Northwest, bringing cool, below normal temperatures to the Pacific Northwest and California, as well as scattered precipitation to the Northwest.
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Chicago Weather at a Glance

Updated 2:21 PM CDT
Elevation
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Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Temperature
67.1 °F
Feels Like 67.1 °F
Wind(mph)
11.0
Sunrise / Set
5:24 AM
8:11 PM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous
Today
Chance of a Thunderstorm 79 °F
Chance of T-storms
80% chance of precipitation
Tonight
Chance of Rain 55 °F
Chance of Rain
50% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Chance of Rain 63 | 45 °F
Chance of Rain
50% chance of precipitation
Friday
Clear 72 | 48 °F
Clear
Saturday
Partly Cloudy 68 | 50 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
Chance of Rain 75 | 54 °F
Chance of Rain
30% chance of precipitation
Today is forecast to be Much Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.67 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Few 1700 ft
Scattered Clouds 3500 ft
Mostly Cloudy 11000 ft
Moisture
Humidity
72%
Rainfall
-
Not available.
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KMDW 221851Z 26010KT 10SM FEW017 SCT035 BKN110 19/15 A2968 RMK AO2 WSHFT 1753 RAE06B32E42 SLP045 P0000 T01940150 $
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Weather Radio
Launch Weather Radio
Temperature
Temperature
67.1 °F
68,66,66,67,66,67,67,70,70,72,68,66,64
Dew Point
58 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
11.0 mph from WNW
Wind Gust
14.0 mph
Health
UV
6 out of 16
Pollen
3.50 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Ozone
Good
PM2.5
Moderate
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain showers. High of 79F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80%.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 55F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Thursday
chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain in the morning, then mostly cloudy. High of 63F. Breezy. Winds from the North at 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 45F. Breezy. Winds from the North at 10 to 20 mph.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 72F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 48F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
partlycloudy Overcast in the morning, then mostly cloudy. High of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain in the evening, then overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 50F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Sunday
chancerain Partly cloudy in the morning, then overcast with a chance of rain. High of 75F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Sunday Night
nt_chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 54F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible.
Monday
clear Clear with a chance of rain. High of 77F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 55F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible.
Tuesday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 66F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Wednesday
mostlycloudy Overcast. High of 91F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 70F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 93F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 72F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 97F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 75F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 95F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 75F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
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Weather Forecast for Chicago IL

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KILCHICA37

Wednesday, 22
Chance of a Thunderstorm
79 | 55 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
80%
Thursday, 23
Chance of Rain
63 | 45 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Friday, 24
Clear
72 | 48 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Saturday, 25
Partly Cloudy
68 | 50 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 26
Chance of Rain
75 | 54 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Monday, 27
Chance of Rain
77 | 55 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Tuesday, 28
Chance of a Thunderstorm
88 | 66 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Wednesday, 29
Mostly Cloudy
91 | 70 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 30
Partly Cloudy
93 | 72 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 31
Partly Cloudy
97 | 75 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 8:39 AM CDT on May 22, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain showers. High of 79F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80%.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 55F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 70 | 63 78 | 60 70 | 56 64 | 55
Wind 3 mph SW 10 mph SSW 10 mph WSW 7 mph WSW
Humidity 76% 54% 58% 71%
Chance of Precip. 80% 80% 80% 60%
Cloud Cover 94% 81% 79% 82%
Conditions Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
5:24 AM
8:11 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.10], Average RMSE [1.95]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.83], Average RMSE [1.78] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:39 AM CDT on May 22, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain in the morning, then mostly cloudy. High of 63F. Breezy. Winds from the North at 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 45F. Breezy. Winds from the North at 10 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 58 | 51 60 | 46 52 | 34 49 | 37
Wind 8 mph WNW 19 mph North 18 mph North 11 mph North
Humidity 76% 61% 51% 62%
Chance of Precip. 50% 50% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 94% 93% 53% 15%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:23 AM
8:11 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.96], Average RMSE [4.26]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.85], Average RMSE [3.50] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:39 AM CDT on May 22, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 72F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy 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 49 | 36 66 | 37 59 | 39 49 | 27
Wind 9 mph North 7 mph NNE 8 mph NE 4 mph NE
Humidity 60% 33% 47% 41%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 13% 12% 14% 42%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:23 AM
8:12 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.06], Average RMSE [4.23]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.01], Average RMSE [3.18] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:39 AM CDT on May 22, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Overcast in the morning, then mostly cloudy. High of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain in the evening, then overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 50F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 55 | 32 63 | 42 61 | 44 50 | 45
Wind 4 mph East 4 mph ESE 2 mph South 3 mph NNE
Humidity 41% 44% 54% 82%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 30%
Cloud Cover 36% 100% 90% 0%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Overcast Overcast Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
5:22 AM
8:13 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.30], Average RMSE [3.97]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.76], Average RMSE [3.49] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:39 AM CDT on May 22, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
chancerain Partly cloudy in the morning, then overcast with a chance of rain. High of 75F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Sunday Night
nt_chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 54F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 46 67 | 51 64 | 54 56 | 54
Wind 6 mph East 10 mph SE 6 mph ESE 9 mph SE
Humidity 71% 54% 69% 93%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 30% 30%
Cloud Cover 99% 33% 97% 31%
Conditions Overcast Partly Cloudy 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 [4.93], Average RMSE [4.96]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.00], Average RMSE [4.00] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:39 AM CDT on May 22, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear with a chance of rain. High of 77F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 55F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 56 | 52 71 | 55 66 | 57 59 | 57
Wind 10 mph SE 11 mph SE 8 mph ESE 9 mph ESE
Humidity 82% 56% 75% 92%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 73% 0% 0% 49%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Clear Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
5:21 AM
8:15 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.53], Average RMSE [4.57]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [7.10], Average RMSE [5.67] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:39 AM CDT on May 22, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 66F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 64 | 58 80 | 64 77 | 66 68 | 64
Wind 7 mph SE 7 mph SSE 7 mph South 9 mph South
Humidity 81% 57% 70% 88%
Chance of Precip. 30% 20% 30% 30%
Cloud Cover 100% 96% 99% 100%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm 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 [5.12], Average RMSE [5.05]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [8.27], Average RMSE [5.60] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:39 AM CDT on May 22, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
mostlycloudy Overcast. High of 91F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 70F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 67 | 62 86 | 65 79 | 66 73 | 64
Wind 10 mph SSW 11 mph SSW 11 mph SSW 13 mph SSW
Humidity 83% 48% 66% 74%
Chance of Precip. 20% 10% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 100% 59% 98% 88%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Partly Cloudy 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 [7.30], Average RMSE [7.52]
Source: BestForecast at 8:39 AM CDT on May 22, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 93F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 72F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 73 | 62 89 | 65 85 | 69 76 | 67
Wind 14 mph SSW 16 mph SSW 13 mph SSW 14 mph SSW
Humidity 67% 43% 57% 74%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 67% 57% 57% 44%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:19 AM
8:17 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [7.68], Average RMSE [6.72]
Source: BestForecast at 8:39 AM CDT on May 22, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 97F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 75F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 75 | 63 91 | 65 87 | 69 80 | 67
Wind 13 mph SSW 15 mph SSW 13 mph SSW 13 mph SSW
Humidity 67% 42% 56% 65%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 18% 14% 33% 36%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:18 AM
8:18 PM
Source: BestForecast at 8:39 AM CDT on May 22, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 95F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 75F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 76 | 63 90 | 65 86 | 71 80 | 70
Wind 11 mph SSW 13 mph SW 10 mph SW 9 mph SW
Humidity 62% 43% 58% 71%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 24% 30% 56% %
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
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May 22, 2013 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KMDW) 72 °F 53 °F
Record (KMDW) 93 °F (1977) 40 °F (1929)
Yesterday 82 °F 65 °F
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 9
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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
  Air Quality AQ Index Pollutant
Yesterday Good
OZONE
Yesterday Good
PM2.5
Current Moderate
PM2.5
Current Good
OZONE
Wednesday Good
OZONE
Thursday Good
OZONE
Coastal Water Temperatures
Place Temperature
No Stations Reporting
Marine Forecast
Astronomy
May. 22, 2013 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:24 AM CDT 8:11 PM CDT
Civil Twilight 4:52 AM CDT 8:43 PM CDT
Nautical Twilight 4:11 AM CDT 9:24 PM CDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:24 AM CDT 10:12 PM CDT
Moon 5:31 PM CDT 3:30 AM CDT
Length Of Visible Light 15h 51m
Length of Day
14h 46m
Tomorrow will be 1m 41s longer.
Waxing Gibbous, 92% of the Moon is Illuminated
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May 24
Full
May 31
Last Quarter
Jun 8
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Jun 16
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State Highs State Lows
78 °F
Centralia
78 °F
Olney-Noble
78 °F
Sparta
77 °F
Danville
77 °F
Cairo
56 °F
Savanna
57 °F
Moline
57 °F
Freeport
59 °F
Galesburg
59 °F
Peoria
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Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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Willow Springs Senior Club 10:00 AM CDT
2013-04-16		 Chance of Rain, 50°F
Alzheimer's support group 6:00 PM CDT
2013-04-16		 Chance of Rain, 42°F
The Book of Mormon (Chicago) 7:00 PM CDT
2013-04-16		 Chance of Rain, 41°F
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Sports
Event Date Forecast
Twins vs. Braves 12:10 PM EDT on May 22, 2013 Chance of a Thunderstorm, 76 °F
Dodgers vs. Brewers 12:10 PM CDT on May 22, 2013 Chance of a Thunderstorm, 65 °F
Red Sox vs. White Sox 7:10 PM CDT on May 22, 2013 Chance of Rain, 65 °F
Marlins vs. White Sox 7:10 PM CDT on May 24, 2013 Clear, 52 °F
Event Date Forecast
Livorno vs. Brescia 6:30 PM CEST on May 22, 2013 Scattered Clouds, High 69° F/ 21° C
Empoli vs. Novara 8:45 PM CEST on May 22, 2013 Scattered Clouds, High 69° F/ 21° C
Event Date Forecast
Coca-Cola 600 6:16 PM EDT on May 26, 2013 Mostly Cloudy, 70 °F
FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks 1:15 PM EDT on June 02, 2013 Average High 81° F/ 27° C
GEICO 400 1:16 PM CDT on September 15, 2013 Average High 74° F/ 23° C
Event Date Forecast
Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial 8:30 AM CDT on May 23, 2013 Partly Cloudy, 65 °F
Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial 8:30 AM CDT on May 24, 2013 Partly Cloudy, 70 °F
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Station Location Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Midway Airport SE corner runway 13C 12/0, Chicago, IL 67.1 °F 58 °F 72% WNW  at  11.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 620 ft 2:21 PM CDT Normal
Garfield Ridge, Chicago, IL 69.8 °F 62 °F 76% SW  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 604 ft 2:22 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
APRSWXNET Oak Lawn IL, Chicago, IL 64 °F 61 °F 90% WNW  at  3 mph 0.02 in / hr 620 ft 2:02 PM CDT MADIS
KA9UMG 91th and Mobile, Oak Lawn, IL 69.8 °F 62 °F 77% WSW  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 627 ft 2:22 PM CDT Rapid Fire
Stickney, IL, Stickney, IL 66.0 °F 62 °F 88% West  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 614 ft 2:21 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
U.S. Cellular Field, Chicago, IL 68.7 °F 61 °F 76% West  at  0.9 mph 0.00 in / hr 594 ft 2:22 PM CDT Rapid Fire
Morgan Park, Chicago, IL 67.1 °F 62 °F 85% WNW  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 616 ft 2:21 PM CDT Normal  
Chicago Ridge Emergency Operations Cente, Chicago Ridge, IL 66.2 °F 62 °F 85% West  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 600 ft 2:22 PM CDT Rapid Fire
Lyons Police Department, Lyons, IL 66.0 °F 62 °F 87% WSW  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 615 ft 2:22 PM CDT Rapid Fire
Lyons Illinois Weather, Lyons, IL 66.3 °F 63 °F 88% SW  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 620 ft 2:20 PM CDT Normal  
Oak Park, IL, Oak Park, IL 67.1 °F 62 °F 85% West  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 617 ft 2:22 PM CDT Rapid Fire
APRSWXNET Hickory Hills IL , Hickory Hills, IL 67 °F 64 °F 90% West  at  2 mph 0.00 in / hr 702 ft 1:59 PM CDT MADIS
Brookfield, IL 66.3 °F 62 °F 87% North  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 659 ft 2:17 PM CDT Normal
Palos Hills, Palos Hills, IL 65.3 °F 62 °F 89% WSW  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 712 ft 2:17 PM CDT Normal
La Grange, La Grange, IL 66.1 °F 63 °F 90% NW  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 650 ft 2:22 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
West Loop, Chicago, IL 67.8 °F 60 °F 76% WSW  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 645 ft 2:22 PM CDT Normal  
KC9HZC, Brookfield, IL 69.3 °F 67 °F 92% NW  at  0.7 mph 0.00 in / hr 617 ft 2:22 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Chicago, IL 66.0 °F 59 °F 79% WSW  at  6.0 mph - / hr 0 ft 2:22 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
137th and Cicero Av., Crestwood, IL 66.3 °F 62 °F 86% WSW  at  3.0 mph 0.01 in / hr 623 ft 2:22 PM CDT Rapid Fire
Mr. Hammes's Weather, Westchester, IL 66.7 °F 64 °F 90% West  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 641 ft 2:22 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Ridgewood, Western Springs, IL 69.1 °F 66 °F 90% SW  at  4.5 mph 0.01 in / hr 595 ft 2:20 PM CDT Normal  
Bucktown, Chicago, IL 68.0 °F 61 °F 77% SSW  at  1.3 mph 0.00 in / hr 600 ft 2:22 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Edwin Hancock Engineering Co., Westchester, IL 65.3 °F 62 °F 89% WSW  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 630 ft 2:22 PM CDT Normal
Palos Park, IL 65.5 °F 63 °F 93% WSW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 686 ft 2:22 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Gladstone Park Area, Westchester, IL 64.3 °F 64 °F 98% WNW  at  2.0 mph 0.01 in / hr 640 ft 2:03 PM CDT Normal  
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL 59.0 °F 31 °F 21% West  at  15.0 mph - / hr 595 ft 1:47 PM CDT Normal  
DePaul Geography, Chicago, IL 67.5 °F 63 °F 86% WNW  at  2.2 mph 0.00 in / hr 650 ft 2:22 PM CDT Rapid Fire
151st & Central Ave., Oak Forest, IL 68.2 °F 62 °F 79% SW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 645 ft 2:22 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
West Lakeview, Chicago, IL 65.8 °F 60 °F 80% WNW  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 636 ft 2:08 PM CDT Normal
South Lakeview, Chicago, IL 66.8 °F 57 °F 70% West  at  9.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 607 ft 2:22 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
HADS ILLINOIS RIVER LOCK & DAM AT OBRIEN, Chicago, IL 68 °F - - SW  at  11 mph 0.04 in / hr 574 ft 1:00 PM CDT MADIS
River Grove - KA9RXK, River Grove, IL 66.5 °F 63 °F 87% WSW  at  0.0 mph 0.01 in / hr 633 ft 2:21 PM CDT Normal
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Areal Flood Advisory
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 2:01 PM CDT on May 22, 2013

... Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory remains in effect for north
central Cook and northeastern dupage counties until 330 PM CDT...

At 156 PM CDT... National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated
that thunderstorms with very heavy rainfall have moved out of the
the advisory area. However... Doppler radar estimates that between 1
and 1.5 inches of rain fell across portions of the area within about
a 2 hour period. Runoff from this activity could continue to lead to
some minor flooding of small streams and ponding of water on area
roads for the next hour or two. Conditions should rapidly improve
through the afternoon.

Runoff from this excessive rainfall will cause minor flooding to
occur. Some locations that will experience flooding include eastern
dupage and northern Cook.


Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Excessive runoff from this storm will cause elevated levels on small
creeks and streams... ponding of water on roads... urban areas...
highways... underpasses and low lying areas.


Lat... Lon 4211 8772 4208 8767 4206 8766 4202 8766
      4182 8797 4206 8803 4215 8775


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05/22/2013 1220 PM

2 miles NNE of Harwood heig, Cook County.

Heavy rain e0.65 inch, reported by cocorahs.


            Rainfall in 10 minutes.





05/22/2013 1220 PM

2 miles NNE of Harwood heig, Cook County.

Heavy rain e0.65 inch, reported by cocorahs.


            Rainfall in 10 minutes.





05/22/2013 1135 am

2 miles NNW of Burnham, Cook County.

Heavy rain m0.86 inch, reported by cocorahs.


            Rain fell in 30 minutes.



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Public Information Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 9:00 am CDT on March 22, 2013

... This is safe boating week...
... Hypothermia...

The following is a safe boating message from the National safe
boating Council and the National Weather Service.

After a long winter... thoughts naturally turn toward warm weather
recreational activities. Unseasonably warm afternoons of the Spring
frequently attract boaters and other recreational enthusiasts to our
beautiful lakes... rivers... streams and coastal waters.

Those venturing out need to be aware of the dangers posed by low
water temperatures. On warm days... it is easy to Overlook the fact
that water temperature may be much lower than the air temperature.
Furthermore... some rivers and streams are fed by cold runoff from
the melting of snow upstream.

Immersion in cold water can rapidly become life threatening. Should
your craft capsize... or you fall in a swift river... hypothermia in
water with temperatures in the upper 30s and 40s can occur in just a
matter of minutes. In fact... the human body cannot survive in water
temperatures in the 50s and 60s for very long as water conducts body
heat away 26 times faster than air of the same temperature. The cold
water rapidly causes extremities to become numb... weakening the
ability of muscles to work effectively.

The National Weather Service urges the following safety measures to
protect yourself and maximize your enjoyment of our nations
waterways.

Consider postponing small craft boating activities until water
temperatures become warmer in late Spring and Summer. Keep in mind
that even unseasonably warm air temperatures on mild Spring and fall
afternoons can drop rapidly later in the day.

When you do boat... canoe... or kayak... wear appropriate protective
gear and clothing in the event of exposure... accident or capsize.
Remember no matter the season... when you are on the water always
wear a life jacket.

Always file a float plan... letting a close family member or friend
know your plans... your boats communication capability... and the
physical details of your craft... all of which will assist Rescue
personnel in the event you get into trouble.

Safe boating is no accident. Please take the time to think safety
first and plan appropriately for weather and water conditions before
heading out on our oceans... lakes... rivers... and streams.

This message was brought to you by the National Weather Service and
the National safe boating Council. Visit the National Weather
Service on the web at www.Weather.Gov and the National safe boating
Council at www.Safeboatingcouncil.Org.


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