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Title: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on June 29, 2007, 10:22:52 AM
I thought I would create my own weather thread as well, seeing as Chicago is the bestest city in the whole country. :D

Current Conditions at my house:

Overcast
69.4 Degrees F
Humidity 65%
Dew Point 57.1
Pressure abs 29.18" Rising
Rainfall in past 24 hours: none
Wind NW 0 MPH

Forecast:

Partly Cloudy
74 Degrees
Wind NW 10-15 MPH
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on June 29, 2007, 01:49:28 PM
So much for "Clearing skies".

They said that it was going to be sunny yesterday...Clouds.
They said that it was going to clear up overnight...Clouds.
They said that it was going to clear up this afternoon...Clouds.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on June 29, 2007, 02:27:57 PM
Holy crap its clearing up!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Mike M on June 29, 2007, 04:35:26 PM
So much for "Clearing skies".

They said that it was going to be sunny yesterday...Clouds.
They said that it was going to clear up overnight...Clouds.
They said that it was going to clear up this afternoon...Clouds.
It seems that forecasters are wrong almost all the time these days.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 29, 2007, 04:41:37 PM
So much for "Clearing skies".

They said that it was going to be sunny yesterday...Clouds.
They said that it was going to clear up overnight...Clouds.
They said that it was going to clear up this afternoon...Clouds.
It seems that forecasters are wrong almost all the time these days.

And you'd think that it'd be just the opposite. You'd think that with today's technology forecasting would improve. 
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on June 29, 2007, 05:26:16 PM
So much for "Clearing skies".

They said that it was going to be sunny yesterday...Clouds.
They said that it was going to clear up overnight...Clouds.
They said that it was going to clear up this afternoon...Clouds.
It seems that forecasters are wrong almost all the time these days.

And you'd think that it'd be just the opposite. You'd think that with today's technology forecasting would improve. 
Yeah really. Some improvement :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 09:45:51 PM
It was sunny and 80 today! it was awesome  8)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 01:10:36 PM
Yesterday it was VERY humid all day. At my autns house, about 35 miles south of here, it was pretty hot.
Good thing we were able to swim in her pool. :)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on July 09, 2007, 03:47:03 PM
its 90ees, very humid.

Opened up Weather.gov and we got massive storms heading our way! Warnings in the next county, and a severe weather watch until 8 PM!!! THis sure hasnt happened in a LONG time!!!

WOOOT!!!!!
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 09, 2007, 03:56:05 PM
It'll dissipate, no question.  Been there, done that.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on July 09, 2007, 04:09:04 PM
It'll dissipate, no question.  Been there, done that.
Yeah i know, but so far, doesn't look that way. It looks to be intensifying. I believe that we
might actually get something this time. Knowing our luck, though, I won't get my hopes up.

Pretty dark crazy skies! Its still very hot and very humid.

Currently in my backyard, its 93 degrees, and the Dewpoint is 67.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on July 09, 2007, 04:14:01 PM
EDIT: its getting REALLY dark and the wind is pickiong uP!! :)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on July 09, 2007, 04:46:01 PM
this thing is HUGE!!!! I've nevrr seen clouds this dark before!!! will post pics later!!
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on July 09, 2007, 04:57:45 PM
Wow...Rain, thunder, and wind. What a ripoff  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 09, 2007, 04:58:44 PM
Wow...Rain, thunder, and wind. What a ripoff  :rolleyes:

Uhhh..what else did you have in mind?  :huh:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on July 09, 2007, 04:59:37 PM
Wow...Rain, thunder, and wind. What a ripoff  :rolleyes:

Uhhh..what else did you have in mind?  :huh:
Umm... penny sized hai., 80 MPH winds. Pretty much what the warning said.

Maybe thats good enough for you, but here, thats a ripoff.. We want huge hail, hurricane force winds, etc.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 09, 2007, 07:19:01 PM
Told ya so, Gil :P
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on July 09, 2007, 08:12:26 PM
Told ya so, Gil :P
Yep, you did. :P
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on July 09, 2007, 08:15:36 PM
TEMP BEFORE THE STORM: 94 Degrees
TEMP AFTER THE STORM: 67 Degrees.

Pretty crazy.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 09, 2007, 09:52:24 PM
I would think that would create a HUGE storm... :-\  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on July 10, 2007, 03:31:51 PM
Its a repeat of yesterday today.

***SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH UNTIL 9 PM CDT***

theres a long diagonal line of strong thunderstorms right around the Rockford area, moving east.

With Dewpoints in the 70s, and actual temps of 89, it is helping to fuel Thunderstorms.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 10, 2007, 05:21:46 PM
The storm is knocking on our door this very second.

MY prediction:  An area of weakness will develop RIGHT before it hits us, and we will get s :censored:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on July 10, 2007, 05:23:49 PM
Wow, rain. Same useless crap as yesterday...


 :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on July 11, 2007, 11:17:51 AM
Wow the weather is amazing today, fter the cold front moved throuh yesterday! he temp its 67 Degrees, windy, sunny,
and NO humidity! :)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on July 12, 2007, 02:58:37 PM
Its really windy here today!  :rofl2: :blink:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 12:01:35 AM
Lvely weather here this evening. It was in the low 70s this evening, totally clear skies :yes:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 12:33:12 AM
Forecast: Tonight Through Tomorrow Night

Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. North northwest wind around 5 mph.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming west southwest between 5 and 10 mph.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind between 5 and 10 mph.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 02:56:09 PM
Right now its Sunny and 83 degrees. its great 8)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on July 16, 2007, 12:44:26 AM
Well, they are predicting Severe Weather tomorrow, but we all know its not going to happen. :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 16, 2007, 12:46:49 AM
LOL. Yeah the severe stuff never seems to happen for ya.  :D
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on July 16, 2007, 12:48:05 AM
LOL. Yeah the severe stuff never seems to happen for ya.  :D
I know. Stupid Lake Michigan  >:( :rolleyes:

Though i saw the areas of expected severe weather, and the areas covered makes it look somewhat promising. I doubt it though
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 16, 2007, 11:24:23 AM
Sad, but true Gary :no:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on July 16, 2007, 11:29:13 AM
Sad, but true Gary :no:
Yah, and even when it does come, it always misses 10 miles south, or 10 miles north, and what not. Totally unfair :no:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 16, 2007, 11:54:38 AM
I've experienced plenty of the same kind of thing here. The Appalachians tend to help weaken storms before they get to this part of the state.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on July 16, 2007, 12:02:49 PM
Yah, i think the Lake has something to do with it here. Everyone says it doesnt, but i'm convinced that it does.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 16, 2007, 02:56:53 PM
I have no doubt that it does. Water acts in much the same way as mountains do. I've seen many storms come through my area and nearly die out as they were passing over the Chesapeake Bay. Over course, its not guaranteed that either will have any effect. I've seen plenty of storms roll across both and stay very strong.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on July 16, 2007, 04:26:33 PM
Well we got a very short, but heavy downpour this afternoon. Couldn't have lasted more than 1:30 minutes. it got pretty soaked though.
We are now under a Flood Watch.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on July 17, 2007, 10:04:30 AM
We are currently experiencing a Thunderstorm right now :yes:  :w00t:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 17, 2007, 10:38:35 AM
I have no doubt that it does. Water acts in much the same way as mountains do. I've seen many storms come through my area and nearly die out as they were passing over the Chesapeake Bay. Over course, its not guaranteed that either will have any effect. I've seen plenty of storms roll across both and stay very strong.

That makes sense, except for the fact that the lake is east of us, so it's not like it goes over the lake first.  It's just frustrating :angry:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on July 17, 2007, 11:09:04 AM
Yah, and in Wisconsin, the huge storms go right over the lake and maintain their strength! That REALLY makes me mad >:(
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on July 17, 2007, 12:24:45 PM
Well the rain ended, and its kinda weird outside. its cloudy, but the sun brightens up the clouds. its VERY VERY Humid with a dewpoint
of around 70. this should help fuel storms later.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on July 17, 2007, 11:08:40 PM
We didnt get any other rain today. Gee, what a surprise. :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 01:35:05 PM
Well, they've been predicting severe weather for the past 3 days, and nothing has happened. still predicting it for today.

50 bucks says we're not going to get a drop of rain today  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 07:06:11 PM
Well i was wrong. A thunderstorm is just starting to roll in. Theres lots of lightning and thunder, but hardly any rain.

Its so humid outside, as soon as you go outside, it feels like your skin is covered in sap. :o
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 07:15:07 PM
The thunder is so loud, sudden, and huge that it almost gives you a heart attack!
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 07:28:56 PM
Wow, sounds like quite a storm your having.  :o
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 07:30:08 PM
Yah, but we;re nit getting much precip. Its just really huge thunder. most of it past now.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 08:16:44 PM
Wow, the radar is actually in my favor tonight!! Might get some big-stufff.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 09:55:17 PM
We got a massive storm here!!! We got an inch of rain, and our power went out twice, each for 10 minutes which NEVER happens! It
only happens once every 8 years or so! huge thunder and lightning!!!!
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 10:58:21 PM
Well, I guess you finally got your wish Gil!  :D
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 11:13:51 PM
Well, I guess you finally got your wish Gil!  :D
Yah, now if there was hail, then it would've been complete :D
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 19, 2007, 12:11:10 AM
I was digging out a place for a new brick patio, and it fills like a bowl with water (five inches+) :rolleyes:

Oh well, now I have a pool instead of a patio.  Anyone want to swim in filthy flood water? :)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on July 19, 2007, 12:12:27 AM
Anyone want to swim in filthy flood water? :)
I do!!!!! me me me me!!!!!!! :P :rofl2:


I have a brick patio :yes:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 19, 2007, 12:12:56 AM
How'd I know you were going to say that? :rofl2:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on July 19, 2007, 12:13:32 AM
How'd I know you were going to say that? :rofl2:
because i am a very predictible person. Sometimes. :)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on July 23, 2007, 11:25:31 AM
Im so sick of this 75 degrees crap! Where the heck is the 100 degree heatwaves?!?!!? >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 23, 2007, 11:28:38 AM
You have a thing for extreme weather don't you?  :D
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on July 23, 2007, 11:30:51 AM
Sure do. I hate this stupid 75 degree mellow weather. its so stupid. I think Mother Nature is on crack >:(
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 23, 2007, 11:34:27 AM
I'll take the 70 degree stuff any day. More comfortable, no high electric bill because of having to use AC. Trust me, you'll prefer those kind of days too when you get older.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on July 23, 2007, 11:35:28 AM
Well, I have a pool, so we usually dont use the A/C in 100 degree weather. :yes:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 23, 2007, 11:41:33 AM
So....you stay in the pool all day? Otherwise, you'd be dead, because at 100 degrees outside the inside of a house is at 120+.  :huh:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on July 23, 2007, 11:42:51 AM
So....you stay in the pool all day? Otherwise, you'd be dead, because at 100 degrees outside the inside of a house is at 120+.  :huh:
Nah, once you go in a pool for 10 minutes, your fine for about an hour :yes:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 23, 2007, 11:47:17 AM
So....you stay in the pool all day? Otherwise, you'd be dead, because at 100 degrees outside the inside of a house is at 120+.  :huh:
Nah, once you go in a pool for 10 minutes, your fine for about an hour :yes:
Wrong. Your only externally cooler when you get in the pool. Your internal body temperature only drops a degree or two. It only takes a few moments after getting out of the pool for your body temperature to return to normal.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on July 23, 2007, 11:48:10 AM
I know from past experience. You cool down quickly, and stay relatively cool after.

Though, it all depends on water temperature, and other factors.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 23, 2007, 11:49:03 AM
Like I said, your own EXTERNALLY cooler, not INTERNALLY.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on July 23, 2007, 11:49:45 AM
Like I said, your own EXTERNALLY cooler, not INTERNALLY.
Hmm...Probably :yes:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 23, 2007, 11:50:54 AM
LOL.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on July 23, 2007, 11:51:15 AM
LOL.
What is so funny? :huh:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 23, 2007, 11:51:52 AM
Nothing. :rofl2:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on July 23, 2007, 11:54:17 AM
Ok :(
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 23, 2007, 11:58:05 AM
Its nothing bad. But mentioning it would just start trouble. So I'll just keep quiet about it. 8)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on July 23, 2007, 12:01:10 PM
You can PM it to me. I promise I wont get mad or argue :)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 23, 2007, 12:32:15 PM
Like I said, not a big deal.  8)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on July 23, 2007, 12:41:50 PM
Well ok :)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on July 24, 2007, 10:21:30 AM
Its cloudy today! Whoopee!!!!
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 08:31:59 AM
We've been getting weird weather the past few days. A phenomenon I like to call Lake Effect Storms.

Storms form over the Lake, then move from East to West over the area.

It first started at 4:00 AM this morning. I had my window open and saw lightning. so i turned on TWC and saw
First Outlook for the second time in my life, and there was nothing but Red on the radar over the Lake!

Pretty carzy!
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 26, 2007, 12:09:25 PM
Ooo!
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 10:07:28 PM
The humid/rain spell appears to have ended today (thankfully). Now its going to start warming up! B)


Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. North northeast wind around 10 mph.

Saturday: Partly cloudy, with a high near 80. Northeast wind around 15 mph.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. North northeast wind between 10 and 15 mph.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 81. East northeast wind around 10 mph.

Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 63. Northeast wind between 5 and 10 mph.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 84.

Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 65.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 05:26:29 PM
A cold front moved through last night, but its still 87 degrees right now. Humidity is high as well. This isnt supposed to stop
until late next week. Tomorrow it will be 85 with a chance of thunderstorms!
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on August 05, 2007, 07:16:38 PM
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHICAGO HAS ISSUED A

* TORNADO WARNING FOR...
  CENTRAL COOK COUNTY IN NORTHEAST ILLINOIS...
  SOUTHEASTERN DUPAGE COUNTY IN NORTHEAST ILLINOIS...
  NORTH CENTRAL WILL COUNTY IN NORTHEAST ILLINOIS...

* UNTIL 645 PM CDT

* AT 600 PM...THE PUBLIC REPORTED A FUNNEL CLOUD AND RADAR INDICATED
  ROTATION NEAR ROMEOVILLE...MOVING EAST AT 20 MPH.

* THE TORNADO WILL BE NEAR...
  HOMER GLEN... AND DARIEN BY 615 PM...
  WILLOW SPRINGS... AND BURR RIDGE BY 625 PM...
  ORLAND PARK BY 630 PM...
  PALOS HILLS......HICKORY HILLS... AND JUSTICE BY 635 PM...
  WORTH... AND CHICAGO RIDGE BY 640 PM...

TAKE COVER NOW! IF NO BASEMENT IS AVAILABLE...MOVE TO AN INTERIOR
ROOM ON THE LOWEST FLOOR. MOBILE HOMES AND VEHICLES SHOULD BE
ABANDONED FOR MORESUBSTANTIAL SHELTER. AVOID WINDOWS!

LAT...LON 4176 8814 4158 8813 4158 8776 4175 8776



I was right...
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on August 05, 2007, 07:47:13 PM
:yawn:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on August 05, 2007, 07:48:26 PM
Yeah, it really goes to show how screwed we are up here with severe weather. Theres no other explaination, other than that the lake
steers it all away.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on August 10, 2007, 10:03:22 PM
On Wednesday, we had an actual Tornado Warning for my part of the county. Unfortunately, I wasn't home when it happened. >:( But
my mom was...

So it was like 3:30 PM and my mom heard the tornado sirens, but the one right by our house wasn't sounding. so she turned on TWC
and there was a Tornado Warning, and the storm was heading right for us! We were actually listed as one of the towns in the path
on the warning. Well, we never did get a tornado, but they reported a rotating cloud at an intersection in Schaumburg, which is only
about 3-4 miles from my house!

Pretty kickass!! What really ticks me off is that the one day im gone, something like that happens. And I can guarantee it wont
happen for another 3-4 years! >:(
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on August 10, 2007, 10:04:52 PM
Video from Arlington Heights, IL (east of me) w/ sirens sounding...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0AIIFho_vI
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on August 23, 2007, 06:15:45 PM
okay we recetly had a tornado warning right inmy exact neighborhood!!! I wish i had my cell with me because i saw a funnel cloud!!!
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 23, 2007, 07:05:15 PM
okay we recetly had a tornado warning right inmy exact neighborhood!!! I wish i had my cell with me because i saw a funnel cloud!!!
Did you excited seeing the funnel cloud? I would've had a trip of a lifetime to see a funnel cloud and/or tornado with hail,wind,rain, lightning and thunder.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on August 23, 2007, 07:29:44 PM
Well we don't get the "OH MY GOD IS A FUNNEL CLOUD!!!" here, its usually "Hey look, an funnel cloud"
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 23, 2007, 07:34:08 PM
I'll be like. "Oh look, just another funnel cloud."
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on August 23, 2007, 07:37:07 PM
I'll be like. "Oh look, just another funnel cloud."
Ummm...Okay...
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 23, 2007, 08:05:53 PM
I'll be like. "Oh look, just another funnel cloud."
Ummm...Okay...
Wow, like you're so cool
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on August 23, 2007, 08:50:07 PM
Took some pics:

Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 23, 2007, 08:53:42 PM
Interesting pix
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on August 23, 2007, 08:57:23 PM
thx :)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Mike M on August 23, 2007, 09:54:39 PM
That's one odd looking sky. :huh:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 23, 2007, 10:02:11 PM
It looks colorful, IMO.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on August 23, 2007, 11:35:39 PM
I LOVED it today!!  I was driving eastbound on 20, and the storm was following me :wacko:

Gil, I have similar pics.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on August 23, 2007, 11:42:11 PM
One more pic...Why is there a 4 pic max per post? :unsure:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 24, 2007, 12:01:17 AM
I don't know, because I didn't set the limit (nor did Stephen as far as I know), but I assume its to keep posts from becoming excessively long.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Mike M on August 24, 2007, 12:27:58 AM
I wish I lived in the midwest. The weather here in Philadelphia is so boring.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 24, 2007, 01:00:38 AM
I wish I lived in the midwest. The weather here in Philadelphia is so boring.

Hey, we've got our Noreasters. That's something we have that they DON'T!  :D
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 24, 2007, 02:01:15 AM
I wish I lived in the midwest. The weather here in Philadelphia is so boring.
I wouldn't be complaining. Here on the west coast, it's fog, sun, or rain. Nothing interesting whatsoever.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on August 24, 2007, 07:48:06 AM
Pfft Nor'easters? Those are just puney little snow storms :D

Dan, thats pretty cool! We haven't had something like this happen in a VERY long time 8)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 24, 2007, 10:35:45 AM
Pfft Nor'easters? Those are just puney little snow storms :D

Dan, thats pretty cool! We haven't had something like this happen in a VERY long time 8)

Do you get better snowstorms?  :D
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on August 24, 2007, 11:50:14 AM
What?  What the :censored: are you talking about?  I would LOVE a Nor'Easter!  I guess we just get Mi'Westers??
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 24, 2007, 12:25:44 PM
Chicago's airports were gridlocked from the severe weather yesterday.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Mike M on August 24, 2007, 03:28:30 PM
Pfft Nor'easters? Those are just puney little snow storms :D
They can bring blizzards too. A few years ago there was a nor'easter that brought us some twenty or thirty inches of snow.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 24, 2007, 03:32:02 PM
Pfft Nor'easters? Those are just puney little snow storms :D
They can bring blizzards too. A few years ago there was a nor'easter that brought us some twenty or thirty inches of snow.
Nor'easters ARE blizzards Mike.  :D
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: G2003 on August 24, 2007, 04:41:19 PM
Yuck i hate snow. I hate cold weather. and ultimately, I HATE winter :P :D
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Gil on September 21, 2007, 09:41:13 PM
I had no idea there was a huge line of storms heading this way! its such a warm, clear night!
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Gil on February 10, 2008, 09:16:23 AM
The actual temp is -12, wind gusts nearly 45 MPH, wind chill -35...
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on March 05, 2008, 06:27:37 PM
Look at next weeks forecast!! :dance:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Gil on March 05, 2008, 06:29:28 PM
On weather.com, its basically the exact same thing we've been seeing for months, just a few degrees warmer. Only 2 days where it gets above 40...
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on March 05, 2008, 06:29:52 PM
Look at the NWS
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Gil on March 05, 2008, 06:30:58 PM
Ahh now i getcha. Tuesday looks nice. :yes:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Gil on April 25, 2008, 06:57:34 PM
We have pea sized hail!!!!! Very active night here tonight. Isolated tornadoes a DEFINITE possibility!!!
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Alejandro on April 26, 2008, 11:57:49 AM
Heres The Heavy Storms That Hit Chicago

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccE9vPklPBo
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on May 05, 2008, 12:38:05 AM
Gil or Steve (Spring Rubber), did you smell kind of a burning-smoke smell today?  I was outside and smelled it constantly...figured someone was barbecuing...then I go 30 miles north, and I still smell it.  I wonder what's up :unsure:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: beanboy89 on May 05, 2008, 01:11:57 AM
Gil or Steve (Spring Rubber), did you smell kind of a burning-smoke smell today?  I was outside and smelled it constantly...figured someone was barbecuing...then I go 30 miles north, and I still smell it.  I wonder what's up :unsure:
Remnants of the 1871 Great Chicago Fire?

:P
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Gil on May 05, 2008, 04:42:10 PM
Gil or Steve (Spring Rubber), did you smell kind of a burning-smoke smell today?  I was outside and smelled it constantly...figured someone was barbecuing...then I go 30 miles north, and I still smell it.  I wonder what's up :unsure:
Nope, nothing here. :no:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on May 27, 2008, 12:19:03 AM
 :thrilled:  Look at this (http://radar.weather.gov/radar.php?rid=LOT&product=N0R&overlay=11101111&loop=yes).  Apparently, it's called a "pneumonia front" and involves a RAPID and SHARP temperature drop.  Going from upper 70s ahead of it to the upper 40s behind it.

It's so extreme, I was sweating 45 minutes ago.  Now I feel a chill  :brr:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Spring Rubber on May 30, 2008, 07:22:43 AM
:thrilled:  Look at this ([url]http://radar.weather.gov/radar.php?rid=LOT&product=N0R&overlay=11101111&loop=yes[/url]).  Apparently, it's called a "pneumonia front" and involves a RAPID and SHARP temperature drop.  Going from upper 70s ahead of it to the upper 40s behind it.

It's so extreme, I was sweating 45 minutes ago.  Now I feel a chill  :brr:


I got to hear Stephanie Abrams's explanation of that the other day. It was right up there with the "lettuce layer" description. :P
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Gil on May 30, 2008, 05:08:29 PM
5 years ago on this exact day, there was a funnel cloud right over my area (first one in history, I think) and they are predicting severe weather today! Scary!

I can post the pics of the weird cloud, but im sure everyone has seen them...
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Gil on June 06, 2008, 03:45:24 PM
Wow, today actually looks like a pretty significant severe weather event! And for once, it's aimed towards my area! We are under a tornado watch until 6 PM. :yes:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Mike M on June 06, 2008, 03:49:07 PM
I can post the pics of the weird cloud, but im sure everyone has seen them...
I'd like to see it. :yes:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Gil on June 07, 2008, 07:44:48 PM
I'll lok for em.


LARGE TORNADO SOUTH OF CHICAGO, Heading straight for Indiana, right for Don (DJK)!!
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Gil on June 07, 2008, 07:53:40 PM
This storm is HUGE!!!


At 6:15 PM, a LARGE (one half-mile wide) TORNADO was reported 1 mile west of Monee, or right near I-57, moving northeast into Indiana!!!!


Dual-Feed has interrupted the entire Forecast Earth program.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Gil on June 07, 2008, 08:57:42 PM
At 7:45 PM, NWS Radar indicated STRONG ROTATION in a storm over Tower Lakes, moving NE at 34 MPH.

Tower Lakes is only about 10 miles north of me!

For once, Major action in my area! :blink: :thrilled: :twothumbs:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 07, 2008, 09:25:40 PM
Can you get some pics of the nasty weather?
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Mike M on June 07, 2008, 10:19:22 PM
We could use a thunderstorm or two to cool us down somewhat. I can't take this heat anymore, and the heat wave is far from over. It's 10PM right now, and the temperature is still 89 degrees and a heat index of 98.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 07, 2008, 10:26:53 PM
It's 77 here. Come to the shore :D
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Gil on June 08, 2008, 09:22:42 AM
The Weather Channel showed several of the video clips this morning.



Here's the tornado as it was in the Monee area:


(http://blogs.trb.com/news/weather/weblog/wgnweather/DSC_0009%5B1%5D%20%28Small%29.jpg)


Other pics and info can be found at:

http://blogs.trb.com/news/weather/weblog/wgnweather/


A Video interview of a woman from University Park when the tornado hit can be found here:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/weather/chi-080607-severe-weather,0,7460983.story

***Please note the incredible rarity of a tornado of this magnitude in the Metro area.***
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on June 08, 2008, 10:47:33 AM
Hmm, too bad, just a quick rainshower here <_<
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Spring Rubber on June 09, 2008, 12:16:10 AM
I wish I would've been outside a few minutes ago, we just had an outflow boundary pass through.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Gil on June 09, 2008, 12:24:17 AM
This pisses me off:

Hour and a half ago, Severe Thunderstorm warning. Storm line predicted to go right through me, with Winds over 70MPH. Big cell goes RIGHT OVER ME, and winds are no more than 20 MPH.

Mother nature really likes to screw me over lately. Some geographical feature screws me out of getting Severe Weather.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: ilovemikebettes on July 22, 2008, 02:34:27 PM
Today is nice,and sunny here!  :D
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: mattk on August 04, 2008, 10:03:39 PM
Huge storms with tornadoes just passed from Elgin to Elmhurst to O'Hare Airport to Logan Square and Lake Michigan. A tornado must have passed just south of my house and expressway. We had funnel clouds over head and the sky got blood red.

Most horrifying storm of my life.

Hope everyone else is doing okay, especially at Wrigley Field where the CUBS game was in-play (reminds me of the ICHT episode about Chicago tornado, but not just as severe, thank God) and watch out Indiana and Michigan. We were fortunate to keep our power here, but it came close about 3-4 times to going out.

Cantore said that Chicago is under a "Possible Dangerous Situation" watch; something he said he's never seen in his 23 years at TWC. This must be a classification above a Tornado Watch because one wasn't issued for the area. We had a Severe T-Storm Watch out for the area before these storms blew through and now were under the "PDS" watch.

What upsets me is that TWC cared more about Eduardo near Galveston than the tornado here in Chicago. This happened for the 2nd time; the other being in early June. I bet you if this occured over Dallas, OKC, or K.C. TWC would be wall-to-wall coverage of it. But not Chicago. The local stations here didn't break in. NBC, ABC, CBS, and FOX are doing terrible in the ratings (all trail WGN in all dayparts by a VERY large margin) and this could have helped to put them over the top. I guess we're just not that important.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Stephen on August 04, 2008, 10:14:04 PM
What upsets me is that TWC cared more about Eduardo near Galveston than the tornado here in Chicago.
From what I've watch of Evening Edition in the past 20 minutes or so, they've been covering it pretty well. :yes:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Gil on August 04, 2008, 10:20:49 PM
Most horrifying storm of my life.
Not mine, but probably the second most horrifying. The sky was totally green here. The lightning was almost constant, and REALLY close too. Our power went out for about 5 minutes, the longest it's ever gone out, that I can remember.  It was absolutely insane. :blink:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: mattk on August 05, 2008, 12:29:57 AM
Most horrifying storm of my life.
Not mine, but probably the second most horrifying. The sky was totally green here. The lightning was almost constant, and REALLY close too. Our power went out for about 5 minutes, the longest it's ever gone out, that I can remember.  It was absolutely insane. :blink:
That's the best way to describe it.

EE covered the storms better when they came closer to downtown Chicago. But before they came that close, every time I'd look to see an update, it was always put off and aired after the Eduardo segment. All I'm saying is that if this happened in DFW, OKC, KC, or ATL, they would be covering it ahead of Eduardo.

Damage was found in a path from the Kennedy Expy. to Cumberland Ave. and into Lincolnwood and Park Ridge. Other reports came from Logan Square and Humboldt. Possibly 2 seperate tornadoes or a funnel touching down at multiple points and then going back up into the cloud.

More storms rolling through as I type this. I need to sleep already! :furious: :sleeping:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on August 05, 2008, 01:37:38 AM
I don't recall this being a PDS watch :unsure: I've been tracking it on NWS, and there was no mention of PDS..

Actually, right when I turned TWC on, Cantore opened by saying "Eduoard has to be preempted to cover current dangerous Chicago storms" :)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 05, 2008, 09:52:23 AM
I don't recall this being a PDS watch :unsure: I've been tracking it on NWS, and there was no mention of PDS..

Actually, right when I turned TWC on, Cantore opened by saying "Eduoard has to be preempted to cover current dangerous Chicago storms" :)

The Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Northern Indiana was a PDS watch because Jim also said out of the 23 years he's been at TWC he has never seen a PDS out for a Severe Thunderstorm Watch.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Gil on August 05, 2008, 11:01:14 AM
We got hail last night!!! First time in about 5 years! This was a lone cell that came hours later, not part of the tornadic system.

My weatherstation recorded over 2 Inches of rain yesterday!
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: ilovemikebettes on August 05, 2008, 11:08:58 AM
Hey,last night was scary for me too. The sky turned midnight black,and,winds were everywhere. Then,my power went out. I was watching TWC at the time. Then,power was restored. I am ok. A large tree branch was knocked down last night. Rain flooded the streets. Reminded me of August 23rd.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: NYCTWCjunkie on January 01, 2009, 12:40:00 PM
On this New Year's Day, it is a typical late morning winter day in Chicago. Temperatures are in the 20s with some locations experiencing breezy conditions.

The big event today is the 2009 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic that will get underway at 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time at Wrigley Field on Chicago's north side. The historic home of the Chicago Cubs hosts the second-ever outdoor National Hockey League game that is to be played in United States. The closest weather observation site to the stadium is ironically home to Major League Baseball's other team in the Windy City, and that would be the Chicago White Sox.

Chicago's 36-hour forecast information below is from Chicago Midway International Airport.


CHICAGO
Weather conditions from U.S. Cellular Field as of 10:50 AM Central Time

26°
(http://img253.echo.cx/img253/3935/mostlycloudy3pe.gif)
mostly cloudy

Wind Chill: 16°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 59%
Dew Point: 13°
Wind: S at 9 MPH, gusting to 16 MPH
Barometric Pressure: 30.09 inches (falling)
Ceiling: 11,000 feet
Today's air quality forecast: Good



OTHER REGIONAL OBSERVATIONS...

Chicago Midway International Airport
26° (http://img253.echo.cx/img253/3935/mostlycloudy3pe.gif) mostly cloudy
Wind: S at 16 MPH
Wind Chill: 14°


Chicago O'Hare International Airport
24° (http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/6278/cloudynewlogo0aq.gif) overcast
Wind: S at 18 MPH, gusting to 26 MPH
Wind Chill: 10°
Today's forecast:  Mostly cloudy with scattered flurries. High near 36°.


West Chicago, IL
26° (http://img162.imageshack.us/img162/2782/cloudyandwindyvt8.jpg) overcast and windy
Wind: S at 20 MPH, gusting to 30 MPH
Wind Chill: 12°
Today's forecast:  Mostly cloudy and windy with scattered flurries. High near 36°.


Gary, IN
26° (http://img253.echo.cx/img253/3935/mostlycloudy3pe.gif) mostly cloudy
Wind: S at 14 MPH, gusting to 25 MPH
Wind Chill: 14°
Today's forecast:  Mostly cloudy and windy with scattered flurries. High near 36°.


Wheeling, IL
24° (http://img162.imageshack.us/img162/2782/cloudyandwindyvt8.jpg) overcast and windy
Wind: S at 22 MPH, gusting to 29 MPH
Wind Chill: 8°
Today's forecast:  Mostly cloudy. High near 35°.


Aurora, IL
25° (http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/6278/cloudynewlogo0aq.gif) overcast
Wind: S at 18 MPH, gusting to 26 MPH
Wind Chill: 12°
Today's forecast:  Mostly cloudy and windy with scattered flurries. High near 36°.


Waukegan, IL
24° (http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/6494/sunnyandwindybn3.jpg) sunny and windy
Wind: S at 21 MPH, gusting to 31 MPH
Wind Chill: 8°
Today's forecast:  Mostly cloudy and windy. High near 35°.


Orland Park, IL
26° (http://img387.imageshack.us/img387/7483/mostlycloudyandwindydv9.jpg) mostly cloudy and windy
Wind: S at 25 MPH
Wind Chill: 11°
Today's forecast:  Partly cloudy and windy with a 20% chance of snow showers. High near 36°.


Rockford, IL
25° (http://img162.imageshack.us/img162/2782/cloudyandwindyvt8.jpg) overcast and windy
Wind: S at 22 MPH, gusting to 28 MPH
Wind Chill: 10°
Today's forecast:  Overcast and windy. High near 34°.


Valparaiso, IN
23° (http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/6278/cloudynewlogo0aq.gif) overcast
Wind: S at 13 MPH, gusting to 22 MPH
Wind Chill: 10°
Today's forecast:  Mostly cloudy and windy. High near 36°.



36-HOUR FORECAST FOR CHICAGO (through Friday night)...
(courtesy of the National Weather Service)

TODAY
Mostly cloudy and windy with a 20% chance of snow showers after 12:00 PM. High near 36°.
South-southwest wind between 15 to 20 MPH.

TONIGHT
Overcast and windy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy. Low around 23°.
West-southwest wind between 15 to 20 MPH.

FRIDAY
Partly cloudy and windy. High near 32°. Northwest wind between 10 to 20 MPH.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Low around 20°. North-northwest wind between 5 to 15 MPH.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on January 09, 2009, 11:49:04 PM
Thanks for the forecast, Paul!  B)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on May 13, 2010, 10:28:23 PM
Flooding rains north of the city.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on June 18, 2010, 09:20:21 PM
Severe weather today.  An inch of rain fell in fifteen minutes.  80 mph winds caused serious damage in Chicago.  About 300,000 without power in Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana, and round 2 is on its way.

http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/article_20d4c868-7b28-11df-8376-001cc4c03286.html (http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/article_20d4c868-7b28-11df-8376-001cc4c03286.html)


Damage at Willis (Sears) Tower...
http://www.nwitimes.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/article_fa44a4fa-7b4c-517e-8730-dbad448e63b6.html (http://www.nwitimes.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/article_fa44a4fa-7b4c-517e-8730-dbad448e63b6.html)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Bryan on June 18, 2010, 09:39:58 PM
Severe weather today.  An inch of rain fell in fifteen minutes.  80 mph winds caused serious damage in Chicago.  About 300,000 without power in Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana, and round 2 is on its way.

[url]http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/article_20d4c868-7b28-11df-8376-001cc4c03286.html[/url] ([url]http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/article_20d4c868-7b28-11df-8376-001cc4c03286.html[/url])


Severe T-storm watch just north of me, but probably won't get this far south.  Round two might?
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Bryan on June 24, 2010, 08:08:27 PM
Severe weather today.  An inch of rain fell in fifteen minutes.  80 mph winds caused serious damage in Chicago.  About 300,000 without power in Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana, and round 2 is on its way.

[url]http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/article_20d4c868-7b28-11df-8376-001cc4c03286.html[/url] ([url]http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/article_20d4c868-7b28-11df-8376-001cc4c03286.html[/url])


Severe T-storm watch just north of me, but probably won't get this far south.  Round two might?

Round two came through my area.  What happened up there yesterday, Don? 
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on June 27, 2010, 10:01:01 PM
Nearly 7 inches of rain this month.   :o
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on June 27, 2010, 10:02:56 PM
Round two came through my area.  What happened up there yesterday, Don?

Garden variety thunderstorms, nothing severe.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Bryan on July 25, 2010, 08:38:25 PM
Major flooding in Chicago?
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on July 25, 2010, 09:00:06 PM
Major flooding in Chicago?

Midway Airport (about 15 miles north and a bit west of here) had 8.25 inches of rain yesterday.  We had about an inch-and-a-half. 
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on August 16, 2010, 09:52:27 PM
Pretty nice out for the most part with just a few clouds.  :happy:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCToday on August 16, 2010, 11:52:08 PM
Pretty nice out for the most part with just a few clouds.  :happy:
Just wanted to say hi and welcome to the forums! :)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on August 17, 2010, 11:17:41 AM
Pretty nice out for the most part with just a few clouds.  :happy:
Just wanted to say hi and welcome to the forums! :)
Thanks!  B)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on August 18, 2010, 08:44:12 PM
Just wanted to say hi and welcome to the forums! :)

Same here, welcome!   B)

It's been nice to have the windows open for the past few days... low humidity.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on September 18, 2010, 11:41:23 AM
The past few weeks have been pretty weird weather-wise. A few weeks ago, it was cold, then it go warm, and cold again, and back to warm, and now borderline cold/warm.

And now it's back to warm.


Back to cool today…
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on October 14, 2010, 08:53:57 PM
The past few weeks have been pretty weird weather-wise. A few weeks ago, it was cold, then it go warm, and cold again, and back to warm, and now borderline cold/warm.

And now it's back to warm.


Back to cool today…

One month later, and we're still in the same pattern. 
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on October 20, 2010, 11:16:53 PM
It's getting cold again. I don't know why the temperature keeps shifting.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on October 23, 2010, 09:10:58 PM
We had a little bit of rain today (.16").
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on October 26, 2010, 05:41:09 AM
Huge storm coming through…
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on October 29, 2010, 09:02:28 PM
Huge storm coming through…

That wind was insane.   :o

Had our first freeze.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on October 30, 2010, 08:21:51 PM
Here's some 411 on our recent storm...

Was the October 26th storm record breaking?? (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=59168&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Bryan on October 31, 2010, 02:06:37 PM
Huge storm coming through…

That wind was insane.   :o

Had our first freeze.

How strong were the winds?
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on October 31, 2010, 08:26:22 PM
How strong were the winds?

30-40 sustained
gusts up to 70

We've had stronger winds than this associated with severe storms, but this lasted for over 2 days. 
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCToday on November 04, 2010, 01:06:22 AM
How strong were the winds?

30-40 sustained
gusts up to 70

We've had stronger winds than this associated with severe storms, but this lasted for over 2 days. 
Impressive!
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Bryan on November 05, 2010, 04:27:44 PM
How strong were the winds?

30-40 sustained
gusts up to 70

We've had stronger winds than this associated with severe storms, but this lasted for over 2 days.
Wish I was there.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on November 06, 2010, 09:23:38 PM
1-2 inches of snow yesterday between Gary and South Bend.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on November 11, 2010, 06:55:35 AM
It's getting unusually warm now.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on November 14, 2010, 02:54:06 PM
It's getting unusually warm now.

Back to reality.   :)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Bryan on November 23, 2010, 08:36:09 PM
I saw tornado video near Chicago.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on November 23, 2010, 09:25:55 PM
It was quite warm yesterday (a high of almost 70! :o :blink:), and today, the temp took a big dip. The high was 30-something, I think.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on November 25, 2010, 08:10:45 PM
I saw tornado video near Chicago.

Near Rockford, about 90 miles NW of Chicago.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Bryan on November 26, 2010, 02:53:22 PM
I thought it was closer.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on December 05, 2010, 12:46:08 PM
About 3 inches of snow here.

South Bend will be getting 10-15 inches of lake effect.

Temps well below average. 
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on December 13, 2010, 08:53:29 PM
Near zero tonight!

I've got several 3-4 foot snow drifts in my backyard.  Northwest Indiana got nailed by lake effect.  It's still falling east of me.

No more 50 mph wind gusts.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on December 14, 2010, 09:38:12 PM
Wanatah, Indiana (about 50 miles southeast of here) got 33 (yes, thirty-three) inches of snow over the past two days. 
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Bryan on December 15, 2010, 09:22:27 PM
Wanatah, Indiana (about 50 miles southeast of here) got 33 (yes, thirty-three) inches of snow over the past two days.

WOW, that's some serious lake effect.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on December 26, 2010, 04:01:06 PM
From the Chicago NWS...

Top Weather Events of 2010 - North Central and Northeast Illinois, and Northwest Indiana (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=61175&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Bryan on January 21, 2011, 08:12:08 PM
-46 in Int'l Falls this morning, Don. :blink:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Bryan on January 25, 2011, 08:34:25 PM
In 1950, today's Chicago's high was 67.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on January 31, 2011, 08:37:37 PM
-46 in Int'l Falls this morning, Don. :blink:

That's insane.   :lol:

Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on January 31, 2011, 08:48:47 PM
Get ready...

North central Illinois could expect to see upwards of 8 inches of snow, while Northeast Illinois and Northwest Indiana will receive 18-24 inches OR MORE.  A lot of Lake Effect.

This is the first time I've ever seen an IntelliSTAR icon for Thundersnow.   B)

EDIT: I almost forgot.  Strong (50+ mph) winds are expected to cause 15-30 foot waves on Lake Michigan. 
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on February 01, 2011, 08:31:40 PM
During the heaviest part of the storm, snowfall rates could be 1-3 inches per hour.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Bryan on February 02, 2011, 05:54:10 PM
During the heaviest part of the storm, snowfall rates could be 1-3 inches per hour.
Details please. :yes:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on February 05, 2011, 09:40:21 PM
During the heaviest part of the storm, snowfall rates could be 1-3 inches per hour.

Details please. :yes:


We measured the yard in about 5 different spots, and it averaged 25 inches.  The "official" tally here in Highland was 23.9 inches, so we were close.

One drift completely covered our 4 foot cyclone fence.  No thunder here though.   :lol:

Chicago Police were using snowmobiles to rescue people on Lake Shore Drive!  I've never seen anything like that.

PHOTOS: Hundreds of cars are seen stranded on Lake Shore Drive (http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Lake-Shore-Drive/ss/events/us/020211lakeshoredrive)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Bryan on February 11, 2011, 05:40:25 PM
Yesterday, on the news.  There was a reporting station that recorded a low of -28 north of Tulsa, OK.  That's unreal!
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on February 11, 2011, 09:59:17 PM
Yesterday, on the news.  There was a reporting station that recorded a low of -28 north of Tulsa, OK.  That's unreal!


I head that.   :o

The warmup begins soon.   :clap:

Here's more on the Blizzard of `11 from the Chicago NWS office.
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=63971&source=0 (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=63971&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on March 21, 2011, 09:55:46 PM
Our blueberry bush has green buds on it, and several flowers are coming up.   :clap:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on April 09, 2011, 09:49:44 PM
Our first 80 degree day will be tomorrow.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on May 02, 2011, 08:16:39 PM
A cool and rainy spring so far.

The winter of 2010-11 was the fourth consecutive season of 50+ inches of snow in Chicago.  That's a new record.
Retrospective analysis of Winter 2010-11 (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=67256&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on May 10, 2011, 07:49:16 PM
We had our first 90 degree day of the year today!   B)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Pop Light Brown on May 11, 2011, 01:06:35 PM
Yall got to 90 before us down here.  :huh:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on May 21, 2011, 01:56:12 PM
Yall got to 90 before us down here.  :huh:

That's awesome!   :rofl2:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on May 26, 2011, 09:29:19 PM
The rain stopped, but most area rivers are at or near flood stage.  Some are beginning to recede, but others are still rising.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on June 03, 2011, 09:10:04 PM
The rain stopped, but most area rivers are at or near flood stage.  Some are beginning to recede, but others are still rising.

Levels are falling, but slowly. 
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on June 05, 2011, 06:08:57 PM
This was all south of me, but not by much.


Damage Survey of June 4 Storms over Northwest IN (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=69298&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Bryan on June 08, 2011, 05:22:20 PM
This was all south of me, but not by much.


Damage Survey of June 4 Storms over Northwest IN ([url]http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=69298&source=0[/url])

Those storms fizzled as they moved towards me.  :(
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: WeatherWitness on June 11, 2011, 10:18:10 PM
Looks like it's going to be rather cool in Chicago tomorrow. A high of around 65° is being predicted, but the average high for this time of year is 79°. And can you believe it was in the upper 90s for a few days this past week?

A complete contrast to the constant above-average temperatures in the South...
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on June 12, 2011, 05:56:39 PM
Looks like it's going to be rather cool in Chicago tomorrow. A high of around 65° is being predicted, but the average high for this time of year is 79°. And can you believe it was in the upper 90s for a few days this past week?

A complete contrast to the constant above-average temperatures in the South...

And it's going to be in the 60s and low 70s all next week!

It feels more like April than June.    :dunno:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on August 09, 2011, 08:56:54 PM
Wettest July on record in Chicago, and 75% of it fell within a span of 48 hours!

Precipitation Distribution for July 2011 (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=71677&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on August 14, 2011, 04:15:35 PM
Beautiful day...

73 degrees and low humidity.   B)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on September 05, 2011, 06:15:32 PM
One of the coldest Labor days on record?

http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=72659&source=0 (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=72659&source=0)


Dual-Polarization upgrade to Chicago radar (LOT)

http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=57573&source=0 (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=57573&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on September 13, 2011, 08:22:04 PM
This is interesting...

Quote
Special Weather Statement

000
WWUS83 KLOT 131905 CCA
SPSLOT

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHICAGO IL
205 PM CDT TUE SEP 13 2011

ILZ003>006-008-010>014-019>023-032-033-039-INZ001-002-010-011-019-
140130-
WINNEBAGO-BOONE-MCHENRY-LAKE IL-OGLE-LEE-DE KALB-KANE-DUPAGE-COOK-
LA SALLE-KENDALL-GRUNDY-WILL-KANKAKEE-LIVINGSTON-IROQUOIS-FORD-
LAKE IN-PORTER-NEWTON-JASPER-BENTON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...ROCKFORD...BELVIDERE...WOODSTOCK...
WAUKEGAN...OREGON...DIXON...DEKALB...AURORA...WHEATON...CHICAGO...
OTTAWA...OSWEGO...MORRIS...JOLIET...KANKAKEE...PONTIAC...
WATSEKA...PAXTON...GARY...VALPARAISO...MOROCCO...RENSSELAER...
FOWLER
205 PM CDT TUE SEP 13 2011 /305 PM EDT TUE SEP 13 2011/

...SMOKE FROM NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA WILD FIRE SPREADING INTO
NORTHERN ILLINOIS...

SMOKE FROM A LARGE WILDFIRE OVER NORTHEAST MINNESOTA HAS BEEN
MOVING INTO FAR NORTHERN ILLINOIS THIS AFTERNOON...DUE TO
NORTHERLY WINDS BEHIND A COLD FRONT WHICH MOVED ACROSS THE AREA
EARLY THIS MORNING. ALTHOUGH THE FIRE IS MORE THAN 400 MILES
NORTHWEST OF THE AREA...THE COMBINATION OF SINKING AIR AND
NORTHERLY WINDS BEHIND THE FRONT HAS TRANSPORTED SMOKE ALL THE WAY
INTO NORTHERN ILLINOIS. THE SMOKE WILL LIKELY PERSIST THROUGH THE
AFTERNOON AND INTO THE OVERNIGHT HOURS...BEFORE WINDS BECOME MORE
WESTERLY IN ADVANCE OF ANOTHER COLD FRONT WHICH WILL APPROACH
EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING. SMOKE WILL LIKELY CONTINUE TO SPREAD TO
THE SOUTHEAST ACROSS MUCH OF NORTHEAST ILLINOIS AND NORTHWEST
INDIANA THROUGH THIS EVENING. EXPECT HAZY SKIES AND A DISTINCT
BURNING ODOR.

THE LAKE COUNTY ILLINOIS EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTS THAT SMOKE IS
PREVALENT ENOUGH TO CAUSE PEOPLE TO REPORT DIFFICULTY BREATHING
AND BURNING OF THEIR EYES.

INDIVIDUALS WITH RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS SHOULD USE CAUTION WHILE
SMOKE AFFECTS THE AREA.

$$

RATZER

I can smell it a bit.  It's a faint odor, but my eyes are stating to water.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on September 28, 2011, 08:19:34 PM
This upper level Low is ridiculous. 

Thankfully, it's on its way out. 
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on October 19, 2011, 10:09:11 PM
Cold and rainy.    :(
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on October 29, 2011, 05:47:44 PM
KLOT Dual-Polarization Upgrade Is Complete (See early images!) (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=74548&source=0)

I've never seen the word "graupel" before. 
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on January 14, 2012, 10:06:47 PM
Finally, winter.

January 12th Snowfall Event Summary (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=77632&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Bryan on January 15, 2012, 02:55:58 PM
Finally, winter.

January 12th Snowfall Event Summary ([url]http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=77632&source=0[/url])

Hey, Don. :wave:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on January 21, 2012, 03:29:17 PM
Finally, winter.

January 12th Snowfall Event Summary ([url]http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=77632&source=0[/url])

Hey, Don. :wave:


Hiya!   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on January 21, 2012, 03:31:50 PM
8-10 inches for me.   :)

Analysis from January 20, 2012 Snow Storm (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=77922&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on March 10, 2012, 04:16:07 PM
A few tidbits about this past winter...

Chicago and Rockford Winter 2011-2012 (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=80153&source=0)

Note how 2011-2012 is tied for 6th place with 1931-1932 with 50 40 degree days.  EVERY winter above this winter on this list is from the 1800s!  Of the ten winters listed on that "Chicago: 40 Degree Days" graphic, only THREE have occurred within the past 65 years.   B)

I know the "official" recording station (currently at O'Hare Airport) has been moved at least once in the past century, but that's no excuse.  Let's face facts here: winters like this past one (without prolonged Arctic cold) are nothing new!
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on March 15, 2012, 09:17:02 PM
Back to back 80 degree days in March.   :blink:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on March 15, 2012, 10:46:13 PM
Back to back 80 degree days in March.   :blink:
I actually saw that on the local weather report today! At the time it was only 6 degrees cooler than Tampa!  :o
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on March 22, 2012, 10:21:41 PM
I actually saw that on the local weather report today! At the time it was only 6 degrees cooler than Tampa!  :o

At one time this week, Chicago was something like 25 degrees warmer than Phoenix! 

This streak of nine consecutive 80+ degree March days ends tomorrow.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Bryan on March 25, 2012, 08:47:00 PM
I actually saw that on the local weather report today! At the time it was only 6 degrees cooler than Tampa!  :o

At one time this week, Chicago was something like 25 degrees warmer than Phoenix! 

This streak of nine consecutive 80+ degree March days ends tomorrow.
I got two trees fully leafed out.   :blink:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on March 27, 2012, 07:43:38 PM
I got two trees fully leafed out.   :blink:

Our cherry tree is in peak bloom right now.  That usually doesn't happen until the middle of April.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on May 06, 2012, 08:28:51 PM
Funnel cloud spotted in Watseka, IL (100 miles S of Chicago).

No word yet on if there was any damage.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on May 07, 2012, 08:13:02 PM
The NWS will investigate damage in Iroquois County...

Kankakee Daily Journal (http://daily-journal.com/archives/dj/display.php?id=490838)

NWS (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=82768&source=0)

Rainfall report 5/6-5/7/2012

NWS (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=82774&source=0)

A house in the small town of Robbins, IL burned down after being struck by lightning.  Fortunately, it was vacant.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on May 08, 2012, 10:29:43 PM
The NWS will investigate damage in Iroquois County...


Full Report (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=82796&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on May 20, 2012, 08:24:27 PM
Pea sized hail in Highland, IN.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on May 21, 2012, 08:14:24 PM
A confirmed microburst (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=83325&source=0) damaged part of a strip mall in Gary yesterday.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on May 28, 2012, 02:58:01 PM
Several Temperature Records Broken Sunday 5/27/2012 (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=83592&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on June 16, 2012, 05:25:52 PM
I haven't said this in a while, but we're getting pretty desperate for rain.   :blink:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on June 28, 2012, 10:15:25 PM
100 degrees today, 0.5" of rain, ping-pong to baseball sized hail.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on June 29, 2012, 07:41:20 PM
The derecho came through this morning.

Dropped temps into the upper 60s and gave us 0.4" of rain.   :thrilled:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Bryan on June 29, 2012, 10:35:08 PM
The derecho came through this morning.

Dropped temps into the upper 60s and gave us 0.4" of rain.   :thrilled:
Lucky.  :yes:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on June 30, 2012, 03:48:16 PM
We've had 1.5" of rain in total since Thursday. 

I'd like to get at least another inch before Wednesday.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on July 01, 2012, 05:51:08 PM
.25" today.

I'll take it, though we need more.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on July 07, 2012, 03:37:28 PM
Looks like the heat wave broke.  At 10:45 this morning, it was 98 degrees.  Currently it's 85.   :thrilled:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on July 08, 2012, 01:44:08 PM
A surprise storm this morning gave us 0.4" of rain.   :biggrin:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Bryan on July 10, 2012, 05:12:59 PM
So glad this heatwave it over. :yes:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on July 14, 2012, 07:40:18 PM
So glad this heatwave it over. :yes:

I agree.   B)

0.02" of rain today.   :dunno:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on July 19, 2012, 07:46:45 PM
Between 1.75" and 2" of rain overnight.

I'll take it.   :clap:

We need some more.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on July 21, 2012, 05:16:20 PM
Between 1.75" and 2" of rain overnight.

Before that rain event, this was the third driest summer on record in Chicago. 

Now, it's the nineteenth.

Midway Airport had just over 2.5"
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on July 24, 2012, 08:00:53 PM
Today's derecho (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=85750&source=0) gave us 0.5" of rain, and knocked out our electricity for 11 hours. 
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on July 31, 2012, 08:13:53 PM
0.4" of rain this morning, 3.41" for the month of July.  About an inch below average. 

Not bad I guess.   :dunno:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on August 04, 2012, 09:07:38 PM
ANOTHER possible derecho.  70 mph winds, and 0.6" of rain.

60,000+ in Northern Indiana without electricity (not me this time).

EDIT: NWS Recap (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=86108&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on August 10, 2012, 07:49:13 PM
0.6" of rain.

Today's high temperature: 74   :dance:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on August 12, 2012, 01:45:30 PM
LAKE EFFECT THUNDERSTORMS??? (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=86308&source=0)

You learn something new every day.   B)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on August 13, 2012, 08:25:22 PM
Today's high temperature was 68.

Another half inch of rain.   :biggrin:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on August 18, 2012, 08:39:35 PM
A little over 2 weeks removed from the hottest month on record, this (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=86470&source=0) is refreshing.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on August 27, 2012, 08:39:55 PM
I had 1.16" in my rain gauge yesterday.   :yes:

Midway Airport had 3.66" and the village of North Riverside, IL checked in with 4.53"   :blink:

http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=86677&source=0 (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=86677&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on August 29, 2012, 09:17:48 PM
I remember Ike well.  Terrible flooding in and around Chicago.

The Eventual Remnants of Hurricane Isaac May Bring Rainfall, Possibly Heavy, This Weekend (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=86722&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on August 31, 2012, 09:16:49 PM
Update (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=86722&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on September 03, 2012, 05:24:12 PM
Summer 2012 in Chicago: 3rd warmest and 13th driest on record.

Climate Summary for Summer 2012 (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=86910&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on September 24, 2012, 10:16:07 PM
Summer is DEFINITELY over.

Low Temperatures Observed This Morning (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=87568&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on November 04, 2012, 10:12:39 PM
Sandy was a HUGE storm.

Winds from Sandy whip Ind. lakeshore near Dunes (http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/local&id=8866487)

At one time, there were nearly 500,000 power outages in Indiana.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on November 22, 2012, 09:52:43 PM
Let's see how accurate this is going to be...

Winter forecast 2012-2013 (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=89610&source=0)

Looks like a pretty average winter is on tap.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on December 23, 2012, 06:06:59 PM
Recap of the December 20th Winter Weather Event (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=90663&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on January 21, 2013, 07:36:25 PM
It's 8 degrees here right now.   :blink:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Bryan on January 22, 2013, 05:27:34 PM
It's 8 degrees here right now.   :blink:
Coldest air in two years.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on January 22, 2013, 09:55:57 PM
-1 at O'Hare last night.  First sub zero reading in over 700 days.

Low Temperatures and Wind Chills Observed This Morning (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=91938&source=0)

Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on January 22, 2013, 10:00:27 PM
Coldest air in two years.

It sucks.  I'm tired of winter.   :angry:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on January 25, 2013, 10:15:00 PM
THE STREAK IS OVER!   :thrilled:

Chicago Officially Observes First Daily One Inch Snowfall (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=92052&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on January 25, 2013, 10:17:59 PM
It was about time. :happy:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWC Fan on January 25, 2013, 10:19:44 PM
We finally have snow!
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCCraig on January 25, 2013, 10:24:00 PM
Central Park recorded it's first inch of snow since November. Nice little storm for all of us.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on February 16, 2013, 09:10:28 PM
Here's an interesting read about how they're forecasting next week's potential snowstorm.

Big Storm Coming Next Week? (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=92589&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on February 22, 2013, 09:00:31 PM
Q didn't do much here.

Summary of Snowfall over Northeast IL and Northwest IN (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=92782&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on February 27, 2013, 09:37:37 PM
Rocky was significant up north, but didn't do much down here.

Rocky in Chicago (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=92912&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on March 03, 2013, 08:31:04 PM
This could be significant...

Saturn (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=93030&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on March 06, 2013, 09:54:27 PM
After a slow start to the season...

Winter 2012/13 Back-loaded with Snow (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=93135&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on March 13, 2013, 08:13:18 PM
What a difference a year makes. 

Reflecting on the Historic & Unprecedented Warmth of March 2012- One Year Later (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=80740&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on March 20, 2013, 09:51:28 PM
Today was the first day of spring.

Average high for March 20:  48°
Observed high for March 20, 2012:  85°
Observed high for March 20, 2013:  27°

The weather really does have a way of correcting itself.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on March 25, 2013, 09:07:16 PM
This should be our last significant snowfall of this season.

A Recap of Sunday's Snow Event (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=93554&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on March 26, 2013, 09:05:53 PM
Event Recaps from this Past Winter Season (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=93583&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on April 01, 2013, 09:43:02 PM
Once again...

What a Difference One Year Makes! (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=93679&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on April 15, 2013, 08:59:56 PM
It's rainy here today.  No drought this year.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on April 19, 2013, 08:50:57 PM
A Look Back at the Start of the Major Flood Event (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=94115&source=0)

And...

April 2013 Record River Crests (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=94137&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Bryan on April 19, 2013, 10:31:16 PM
A Look Back at the Start of the Major Flood Event ([url]http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=94115&source=0[/url])

And...

April 2013 Record River Crests ([url]http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=94137&source=0[/url])


Hope it don't go back to drought this summer.  :dunno:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on April 22, 2013, 08:38:50 PM
Hope it don't go back to drought this summer.  :dunno:

Only time will tell, although I think it's unlikely.

More rain tomorrow.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on April 24, 2013, 08:52:42 PM
Wow...

The Record Flooding of April 17-18: Crests, Rainfall, Photos, and Setup (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=94115&source=0)

And...
Wettest April for Chicago (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=94217&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on May 04, 2013, 09:20:20 PM
Here are a few fun facts about the month of April...

Highlights of a Cool and Extremely Wet April (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=94372&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on May 17, 2013, 09:12:07 PM
It got cool today.  I was without TWC all afternoon.  It's fixed now.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Lightning on May 18, 2013, 09:18:27 PM
Droughts in Chicago don't last very long. They only last about one summer and then the winter snow comes and they're out of it. I wish droughts were like that in the south.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on May 20, 2013, 10:04:55 PM
Droughts in Chicago don't last very long. They only last about one summer and then the winter snow comes and they're out of it. I wish droughts were like that in the south.


Yes, multi-year droughts are rare here these days, but they were pretty common between 1885 and about 1970.

CHICAGO ANNUAL PRECIPITATION (1871-2012) (http://www.climatestations.com/images/stories/chicago/chiprcp.jpg)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on May 30, 2013, 10:11:50 PM
EF0 Near Coal City, IL (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=95014&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on June 15, 2013, 08:53:34 PM
EF0 tornado near Manteno, IL (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=95427&source=0)

A barn was destroyed and a horse was killed.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on June 15, 2013, 09:07:36 PM
More info on the severe weather event of June 12, 2013.

Wednesday Afternoon and Evening Storm Event Recap (Updated Fri) (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=84054&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on June 25, 2013, 07:58:39 PM
Presenting the Derecho of June 24, 2013...

Swath of Strong Winds and Damage Monday Afternoon & Evening (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=95621&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on June 26, 2013, 09:41:54 PM
Some flooding rain today.

24 Hour Rainfall Amounts as of Wednesday Morning (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=95668&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on July 12, 2013, 09:26:20 PM
Recapping the Morning Large Hail Storms of July 10th (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=95973&source=0)

South of Chicago.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on July 19, 2013, 09:52:17 PM
This is interesting.

What a Difference A Year Makes (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=96086&source=0)

And this mini heat wave is about to break.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on August 02, 2013, 09:53:11 PM
0.6" of rain today.

Even though July was quite dry and lawns are turning brown, we still have a 10" surplus for the year.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on August 20, 2013, 09:46:36 PM
It's been pretty dry here lately.  We actually could use some rain.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Bryan on August 24, 2013, 03:58:52 PM
True, Don.  Looks like my fear is becoming a reality.  :no:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on September 06, 2013, 09:04:15 PM
Chicago had 9 90+ degree days this year, compared to 40 last year.

A look back at Summer 2013 (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=96962&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on September 15, 2013, 08:38:24 PM
0.33 inches of rain today.  A slow, steady, soaking rainfall.   :biggrin:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on September 18, 2013, 09:43:52 PM
1.33" of rain.   :yes:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on September 19, 2013, 08:27:00 PM
My rain gauge shows 2.25" of rain between last night and this morning.

Over 3" in Gary, and Roselawn, IN in Jasper County received an estimated 5 inches.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on October 22, 2013, 10:07:51 PM
Snow flurries in the area today.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on October 31, 2013, 09:25:42 PM
Over 2.5" of rain here.

Rainfall Totals Through Early this Morning (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=97863&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on November 11, 2013, 07:55:24 PM
First snowfall of the year today!
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on November 12, 2013, 09:05:38 PM
Snowfall Totals and Maps Through Tuesday Morning (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=98090&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on November 17, 2013, 09:45:47 PM
The skinny on today's severe weather outbreak...

Latest Information From Sunday's Severe Weather Event (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=98187&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on December 03, 2013, 08:41:20 PM
This fall has been slightly cooler than average.

Fall 2013 Climate Review (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=98537&source=0)

More Statistics on the Cold November of 2013 (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=98568&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on December 14, 2013, 09:01:00 PM
Snowfall totals from 12/14/13

Latest Snowfall Totals (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=98865&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on January 02, 2014, 09:32:27 PM
Looks like 2013 was cooler and wetter than average.

2013 Chicago and Rockford Climate Statistics (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=99270&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on January 03, 2014, 09:28:07 PM
TWC called it "Hercules"

Three Day Snowfall Totals for New Year Snow Event (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=99348&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on January 08, 2014, 09:28:55 PM
Ion...

January 4th-5th Winter Storm (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=99411&source=0)

Hercules+Ion
Chicago Recently Experienced One of the Snowiest Weeks on Record (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=99476&source=0)

And don't get me started on the Polar Vortex.   :D
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on January 09, 2014, 09:35:49 PM
The Polar Vortex...

The January 5th-7th Arctic Chill (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=99358&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on January 22, 2014, 08:41:24 PM
Major Lake Effect snow in NW Indiana on 1/21.  24 inches in Griffith, IN

Heavy Lake Effect Snow Event January 21-22 2014 (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=99831&source=0)

Updated Stats through 1/21 on the Incredibly Snowy Season and Month in Chicago (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=99832&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on February 02, 2014, 09:13:26 PM
Winter Weather Event of January 31st-February 1st (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=100111&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on February 02, 2014, 09:22:50 PM
This time last year, we were in a snow drought.   :dunno:

Climate Data for the Month of January 2014 for Chicago and Rockford (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=100091&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on February 12, 2014, 09:19:56 PM
This time last year, we were in a snow drought.   :dunno:

Climate Data for the Month of January 2014 for Chicago and Rockford ([url]http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=100091&source=0[/url])


More...

This Winter's Snow & Ice Coverage (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=100410&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on March 04, 2014, 09:58:40 PM
Since it is now "Meteorological spring..."

The Winter 2013-2014: Events & Numbers (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=99894&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on March 04, 2014, 10:00:14 PM
Ice Jams (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=100729&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Bryan on March 08, 2014, 09:50:51 PM
Ice Jams ([url]http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=100729&source=0[/url])

What about Toe Jams? :lol:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on March 12, 2014, 09:31:58 PM
Ice Jams ([url]http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=100729&source=0[/url])

What about Toe Jams? :lol:


How about a rap supergroup consisting of Vanilla Ice, Ice-T, and Ice Cube?

Or not.   :biggrin:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on March 25, 2014, 09:20:19 PM
Does a cold winter mean a cold spring/summer?

Top 20 Coldest Winters in Chicago and Rockford and their Subsequent Seasons (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=101337&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on April 04, 2014, 09:58:56 PM
HISTORY!!!

Coldest December-March Period in Chicago History (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=101458&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on May 30, 2014, 09:19:04 PM
A streak of seven straight colder than average months has just ended.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Bryan on June 03, 2014, 06:35:26 PM
I'd rather have that, than breaking record highs.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on June 13, 2014, 09:21:42 PM
I'd rather have that, than breaking record highs.

In the summer, I agree.

I like i when winter months are warmer than average.   :yes:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Bryan on June 23, 2014, 05:07:26 PM
Si, warmer than average winters :thumbsup:.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on July 03, 2014, 09:20:18 PM
So far 15 confirmed tornadoes.

The June 30th Severe Event (Updated July 2nd, 9 pm) (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=103173&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on August 21, 2014, 08:56:46 PM
1.15 inches of rain today.

We needed it.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on August 22, 2014, 08:39:57 PM
1.15 inches of rain today.

We needed it.


More...

Very Heavy Rainfall Rates Create Flash Flooding Friday Morning (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=103940&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on November 01, 2014, 09:16:35 PM
Strong winds and snow flurries on Halloween. 

October 31, 2014: Strong Wind, High Wave, & Early Season Snow Event (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=104967&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on January 19, 2015, 09:51:01 PM
Still slightly colder than average.

Comparative Numbers to Average and Last Winter (halfway through) (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=106305&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on February 01, 2015, 09:28:39 PM
Linus hits Chicago

Feb 1, 2015 snowfall reports (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/lot/?n=lsr_summary)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on February 02, 2015, 09:42:15 PM
FIFTH largest snow event in Chicago history!  19.2" at O'Hare (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=106548&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on February 19, 2015, 09:53:43 PM
This arctic cold weather is starting to get to me.   :angry:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on March 04, 2015, 09:29:28 PM
Coldest February on record (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=107096&source=0)   :dunno:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on March 06, 2015, 09:47:03 PM
Spring Flood Outlook #2 Issued March 5 2015 (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=107198&source=0)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on May 20, 2015, 08:04:52 PM
A high of 48 on May 20?   :blink:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on June 07, 2015, 08:41:54 PM
Severe weather and heavy rainfall today.

Cedar Lake, Indiana is about 15 miles south of Gary.

Flash flood warning in effect for portions of Illinois, Indiana (http://wgntv.com/2015/06/07/severe-thunderstorm-warning-issued-for-portions-of-chicago-metro-area/)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on June 08, 2015, 08:41:57 PM
June 7, 2015 Severe Weather Event (http://www.weather.gov/lot/15jun07)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on June 10, 2015, 09:35:27 PM
June 8, 2015 Severe Weather Event (http://www.weather.gov/lot/15jun08)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on June 11, 2015, 09:05:29 PM
4" diameter hail in Minooka, IL. 

June 10, 2015: Severe Storms Bring Up to Softball Size Hail in Minooka (http://www.weather.gov/lot/15jun10)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on June 15, 2015, 09:11:57 PM
It continues..

June 13, 2015: Heavy Rain Floods Roads Including I-80; Rain Amounts and Flooding Reports (http://www.weather.gov/lot/15jun13)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on June 16, 2015, 09:05:23 PM
When will it end?   :dunno:

June 15, 2015: Heavy Rainfall Brings Flash Flooding; Brief Tornado Threat (http://www.weather.gov/lot/15jun15)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on June 24, 2015, 09:41:16 PM
EF-3 in Coal City, IL.  Coal City had a large tornado a few years ago.

June 22, 2015: Severe Weather Event: Updated- 9 Tornadoes Confirmed (http://www.weather.gov/lot/22June2015)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Bryan on June 29, 2015, 06:49:58 PM
EF-3 in Coal City, IL.  Coal City had a large tornado a few years ago.

June 22, 2015: Severe Weather Event: Updated- 9 Tornadoes Confirmed ([url]http://www.weather.gov/lot/22June2015[/url])

Seems like Northern Illinois has had many destructive tornadoes this year.  :blink:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on July 01, 2015, 09:28:12 PM
EF-3 in Coal City, IL.  Coal City had a large tornado a few years ago.

June 22, 2015: Severe Weather Event: Updated- 9 Tornadoes Confirmed ([url]http://www.weather.gov/lot/22June2015[/url])

Seems like Northern Illinois has had many destructive tornadoes this year.  :blink:


Yeah, it's been a rough spring.   :(
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on July 01, 2015, 09:32:44 PM
AMAZING rain totals for June, 2015.  Several locations over 10" for the month.

Preliminary Rain Totals for June 2015 across northern IL and northwest IN (http://www.weather.gov/lot/June2015_precip)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on July 02, 2015, 08:15:46 PM
This month now officially the wettest June in Illinois history (http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-illinois-june-wettest-record-20150628-story.html)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on July 09, 2015, 09:04:09 PM
My gauge registered .16" of rain.

Heavy Rainfall and Flooding July 9, 2015 (http://www.weather.gov/lot/HeavyRainfall07092015)

Geez, enough is enough already.   :pinch:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on July 14, 2015, 08:40:15 PM
And the beat goes on...

July 13, 2015: Severe Storms Bring Large Hail, Isolated Strong Winds, & Funnel Clouds (http://www.weather.gov/lot/2015July13)


Here's a blast from the past...

20th Anniversary of the Historic July 12-15, 1995 Heat Wave (http://www.weather.gov/lot/1995_heatwave_anniversary)

I remember it being hot, but I always thought the heat wave of early July of 1994 was more miserable.  Of course that one (`94) was accompanied by severe weather every afternoon, so the evenings were relatively cool.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on July 30, 2015, 08:01:23 PM
It feels a lot more like summer finally.   B)

The severe weather and rain were getting tiresome.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on August 04, 2015, 08:42:35 PM
August 2, 2015: Severe Weather Event (http://www.weather.gov/lot/2August2015)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on August 08, 2015, 09:05:46 PM
There's a new buoy on Lake Michigan north of Chicago.

New Weather Buoy Placed in Lake Michigan near Wilmette (http://www.weather.gov/lot/Wilmettebuoy)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on August 23, 2015, 08:44:32 PM
I can't believe it's been a quarter of a century since the F5 in Plainfield, IL.   :blink:

25 Years Later: The August 28th, 1990 Plainfield Tornado (http://www.weather.gov/lot/Plainfield_Tornado_Anniversary)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on September 04, 2015, 09:02:48 PM
Cooler and wetter than average.

Summer 2015 in Review (http://www.weather.gov/lot/summer15_review)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on September 08, 2015, 09:34:51 PM
The warmest week of the year was the first week of September.  Hasn't happened since 1990.

Fourth Warmest Start to September and Warmest Week of 2015 (http://www.weather.gov/lot/warmestweekof2015)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on September 13, 2015, 08:17:46 PM
1.75" of Lake Effect rain. 

That's unusual for this time of year.  Lake Effect rain usually doesn't happen until November.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Bryan on September 14, 2015, 08:30:25 PM
Least it wasn't snow.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on October 29, 2015, 08:26:42 PM
Highest Winds from Wednesday Afternoon and Night 10/29 (http://www.weather.gov/lot/2015oct28_maxwinds)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on October 29, 2015, 08:28:26 PM
Least it wasn't snow.  :thumbsup:

That's coming soon.   :)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on November 21, 2015, 09:34:24 PM
Nice.   B)

Recent Snow Storm Ranks as Second Largest for November! (http://www.weather.gov/lot/earliestnovsnows)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on January 06, 2016, 09:38:31 PM
HERE COMES WINTER...
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on January 10, 2016, 08:17:35 PM
HERE COMES WINTER...


The snow event from January 9th (http://www.weather.gov/lot/2016Jan09_snow) was a dud, but the arctic cold (http://www.weather.gov/images/lot/WxStory/FileL.png?rand=33409) is for real. 
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on February 15, 2016, 08:08:01 PM
About 2 inches of snow yesterday.  Warmer temperatures on the way.   :clap:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on February 24, 2016, 09:06:37 PM
Mostly in NW Indiana...

February 24, 2016 Snowstorm (http://www.weather.gov/lot/Winter_Storm_022316)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on February 25, 2016, 07:59:04 PM
Recap of February 24, 2016 Heavy Snow (http://www.weather.gov/lot/2016feb24_snow)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Bryan on February 25, 2016, 08:33:28 PM
Very interesting.  There were Blizzard warnings down in Central Illinois.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on April 05, 2016, 09:31:04 PM
March was warmer than average
March 2016 Climate Review: Well Above Normal Warmth and Wetter than Average for Many (http://www.weather.gov/lot/climate_march2016)

But April has been weird so far
Recent Temperature Swings are Quite Rare (http://www.weather.gov/lot/2016apr03_temperaturechange)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on April 13, 2016, 09:07:56 PM
FINALLY warming up around here.   :biggrin:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on April 18, 2016, 09:53:20 PM
A sign of the times.

National Weather Service will stop using all caps in its forecasts (http://www.noaa.gov/national-weather-service-will-stop-using-all-caps-its-forecasts)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on May 03, 2016, 08:27:39 PM
April has been weird so far
Recent Temperature Swings are Quite Rare ([url]http://www.weather.gov/lot/2016apr03_temperaturechange[/url])


Here's how it all shook out...

April 2016 Climate Review (http://www.weather.gov/lot/climate_april2016)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on June 04, 2016, 09:48:13 PM
Meteorological Spring and May 2016 Recaps (http://www.weather.gov/lot/1516spring)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on June 20, 2016, 08:08:25 PM
Getting pretty dry around here... lawns everywhere are turning brown. 
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on June 23, 2016, 07:40:39 PM
June 22, 2016 Tornado Event (http://www.weather.gov/lot/22June2016_tornadoes)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on August 04, 2016, 09:10:37 PM
After a dry spring...

3rd Wettest July on Record for Illinois (http://www.weather.gov/lot/2016July)

The weather certainly does have a way of evening things out.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on August 11, 2016, 09:31:09 PM
After a dry spring...

3rd Wettest July on Record for Illinois ([url]http://www.weather.gov/lot/2016July[/url])

The weather certainly does have a way of evening things out.


And not a drop of rain in the first 11 days of August.   :dunno:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on October 30, 2016, 09:36:41 PM
... For the entire Midwest

Fall Colors Report (http://www.weather.gov/ilx/fallcolorsreport)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on December 12, 2016, 08:02:52 PM
December 10-11, 2016 Snowfall Event (http://www.weather.gov/lot/2016_Dec_10-11th_Snow)

Bitter cold on the way.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on January 08, 2017, 08:56:28 PM
I'm getting tired of cold weather with no snow.   :angry:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: crazybangles on January 08, 2017, 11:04:25 PM
It hasn't snowed very much around me (NW Indiana) either...
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on March 11, 2017, 08:47:19 PM
It hasn't snowed very much around me (NW Indiana) either...

That's about to change.   ;)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on March 16, 2017, 09:26:31 PM
It hasn't snowed very much around me (NW Indiana) either...


That's about to change.   ;)


And it did.   :)

 March 12-15, 2017 Snowfall, Including Heavy Lake Effect Snow  (http://www.weather.gov/lot/14March2017_snow)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on May 22, 2017, 09:19:19 PM
May 20th Isolated Tornado near Benton/White county line as well as flooding (http://www.weather.gov/iwx/20170520_Tornado)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on July 24, 2017, 09:22:53 PM
Rivers (Fox, Des Plaines) FINALLY receding in northern suburbs.

July 19-23, 2017: Recap of Active Weather and Flooding[/ul] (http://www.weather.gov/lot/2017Jul1923_flooding)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWC Fan on July 25, 2017, 01:24:39 PM
Very nice and Sunny here today!
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on September 09, 2017, 09:50:51 PM
VERY dry here lately. 
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWC Fan on October 09, 2017, 12:03:10 PM
Very nice and Sunny here today and it's warm outside!
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on October 16, 2017, 08:33:41 PM
Impressive amounts.   :yes:

Saturday, October 14 Record October Rainfall (http://www.weather.gov/lot/14Oct2017_rainfall)

2.31" on my gauge.  We needed it.   :biggrin:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on January 03, 2018, 08:16:10 PM
2017 In Review (http://www.weather.gov/lot/Dec_Annual2017)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on January 03, 2018, 08:23:30 PM
This cold weather sucks.   :angry:

2018 off to a cold start (http://www.weather.gov/lot/201718newyears_cold)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on April 13, 2018, 08:02:50 PM
Spring, WHERE ARE YOU?   :unsure:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on January 31, 2019, 08:31:16 PM
Historic Record Cold Temperatures Across Northern Illinois (https://www.weather.gov/lot/RecordColdJan2019)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on February 02, 2019, 08:47:08 PM
Historic Record Cold Temperatures Across Northern Illinois (https://www.weather.gov/lot/RecordColdJan2019)
Which led to this...
7-Mile Ice Jam on Kankakee River (https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/weather/ct-met-wilmington-ice-jam-kankakee-river-20190201-story.html)

And...
January slightly colder than average (https://www.weather.gov/lot/Jan2019ClimateSummary)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: Bryan on February 03, 2019, 08:44:58 PM
Historic Record Cold Temperatures Across Northern Illinois (https://www.weather.gov/lot/RecordColdJan2019)
Which led to this...
7-Mile Ice Jam on Kankakee River (https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/weather/ct-met-wilmington-ice-jam-kankakee-river-20190201-story.html)

And...
January slightly colder than average (https://www.weather.gov/lot/Jan2019ClimateSummary)

Ouch, unbelievable.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on February 28, 2019, 09:39:50 PM
I'm getting tired of this cold weather.   :angry:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on March 04, 2019, 08:13:54 PM
Meteorological winter is over!

Winter 2018-2019 and February 2019 Summary (https://www.weather.gov/lot/Winter20182019Summary)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on May 27, 2019, 09:46:13 PM
Possible tornado in Dyer, IN.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on May 28, 2019, 09:12:46 PM
Memorial Day 2019.  Fortunately, only minor damage...

Severe Thunderstorms and Tornadoes Across portions of Northern Illinois and northwest Indiana (https://www.weather.gov/lot/2019May27_severe)

3 EF-0 tornadoes touched down in Chicago area Monday, NWS says; Cleanup underway (https://abc7chicago.com/weather/cleanup-underway-in-dyer-ind-sauk-village-after-tornado-touches-down-/5319722/)

Sky5 Look at Memorial Day Tornado Damage in Dyer, IN (https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/sky-5-memorial-day-tornado-damage-dyer-indiana-510533542.html)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on September 05, 2019, 07:43:20 PM
Feels like Fall already.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on September 05, 2019, 08:36:06 PM
EF1 Tornado in Waukegan, Illinois 9/3/19 (https://www.weather.gov/lot/2019Sept3_waukegan)

Thing came out of nowhere... spun up so quickly, no warnings (or even watches) had been issued, and no sirens went off.

Watch how it flips that car! 

ABC 7 Chicago video (https://abc7chicago.com/weather/ef-1-tornado-touches-down-near-waukegan-nws-confirms/5514266/)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on October 22, 2019, 09:15:34 PM
Starting to feel like fall.

Patchy color on trees.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on October 24, 2019, 08:39:19 PM
More color on the trees.... near peak.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on November 14, 2019, 07:49:06 PM
24 of the past 28 days have been colder than average.  80+ consecutive hours below freezing (and counting).

The record lowest high temperature for November 12th was 28 in 1995.  The high temperature for November 12,2019: 17 degrees. 
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on December 05, 2019, 08:25:54 PM
Fall 2019 was cooler and wetter than average.

Fall 2019 and November 2019 Summary (https://www.weather.gov/lot/Fall2019Summary)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on January 03, 2020, 09:36:19 PM
Top 10 Weather Events of the 2010s in Northern Illinois and Northwest Indiana (https://www.weather.gov/lot/2010-2019_Top10WxEvents)
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on April 01, 2021, 09:00:34 PM
I LOVE SPRING :thrilled:
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on October 24, 2021, 08:09:23 PM
Drought-breaking rain here right now.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on January 06, 2022, 08:51:18 PM
2021 Annual Climate Summary for Chicago and Rockford, IL (https://www.weather.gov/lot/Annual2021)

Chicago tied with 2020 for 5th warmest, 4th in Rockford.
Title: Re: Chicagoland Weather
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on January 18, 2024, 09:33:51 PM
January 14-17, 2024: Multiday Stretch of Bitterly Cold Temperatures and Wind Chills (https://www.weather.gov/lot/2024_01_14-17_Cold)