Chicago Storm

First half of the month looks like a torch overall around here... Should build a fairly formidable positive departure through the 15th. Even with the ULL meandering around the SE next week, should still see average to above average temps around here. Beyond that, ENS have been coming more onboard the past several days regarding another push of warmer temperatures somewhere in the 8-14th timeframe. -PNA is slowly starting to develop, becoming more - with time. ENS support is high for a continuation through mid month, which supports the overall mild idea expected to continue. .

Ended up sneaking in another 90 at RFD on Monday (27th). Unless something historic/record breaking happens in October, these will be the final numbers.33 - Ex Home32 - RFD30 - MDW22 - ORD

Have noticed a few here the past week or so as well, though the majority are still warm season green. It hasn’t gotten too cool as of yet, so this might be more drought related than anything. (Especially since the usual early turning Ash trees are still green). .

That’s not always how it works... And it won’t be in this case re: cooler weather. .

only the less informed think that. .

that straight up trade proposal is looking lopsided now. .

The upcoming pattern is nothing of note .

Going to fall short in the metro/NE IL. HRRR was really never onboard, with a max of 86-88 for most of the area. Also, I wasn't really fond of the thermal ridge cooling and being shunted southward steadily through the day.

The sensor at ORD is in good working order, surprisingly. Gladstone site shows no significant error either. .

they're not an intelligent bunch there.

93 at RFD, 91 at ex home and 90 at MDW today. 33 - Ex Home 31 - RFD 30 - MDW 22 - ORD .

Today will likely be the last shot to hit 90°+ for the year across the area. ORD looks likely to fall short, but many other areas should hit. .

90 at RFD and 91 at ex home today. 32 - Ex Home 30 - RFD 29 - MDW 22 - ORD .

Catching up from the last several days...ORD calling way behind now. 90 at MDW on Sunday, and 90 at MDW, RFD and ex home on Monday. 31 - Ex Home 29 - RFD 29 - MDW 22 - ORD .

will trade you straight up for the return of money man or similar. .

For the second time recently, MDW snuck in a 90 yesterday.30 - Ex Home28 - RFD27 - MDW22 - ORD

he did have a quality severe storm this year, but I believe he was at work? hawkeye should be paying more and longer for that event.

Observed a brief tornado near Minooka about 25 minutes ago. .

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Chicago metro is gonna get rolled in a few hours. .

Hopefully they are wise enough to upgrade a chunk of territory to an ENH risk and hatched hail.

New MD with 40% watch issuance probability, and “maybe” a watch being needed by around 17z for increasing wind threat. Totally overlooking the widespread (and significant) hail threat ongoing. .

Time for me to SPC hate again (Easy to do when content is just handed to us)... Most definitely is/was a bad outlook. Everything from last night suggested a slight was needed well into WI (And even further into IL). What’s worse is they double downed with a 20% watch probability MD at 9:15AM, and stated the threat was only “isolated”, when numerous warnings and widespread hail has occurred. .

hook me up. .

August 2021 finished as the 6th warmest August on record for Chicago... Warmest Augusts On Record: 1. 80.2° - 1947 2. 79.0° - 1995 3. 78.7° - 1959 3. 78.7° - 1955 5. 77.3° - 1983 6. 77.1° - 2021 7. 76.8° - 2020 8. 76.7° - 2010 8. 76.7° - 1973 10. 76.6° - 1916