Chicago Storm

could see somewhat of a pattern shake-up, as early as this weekend.

Catching up on where we stand locally regarding 90°+ days so far this year. Looks like there's a chance to add to the totals a bit during the 2nd half of this month.

...2023 90°+ Day Tally...
4 - ORD
4 - DPA
4 - ARR
3 - MDW
3 - LOT
2 - RFD
1 - PWK
0 - UGN

have been mia for the past few weeks, but am back and see we're still in zzzzz mode.

On 5/25/2023 at 2:59 PM, Chicago Storm said:

One to watch here to close out May...

Top 10 Driest Mays:
1. 0.30" - 1992
2. 0.42" - 2023 (Thru 5/25)
3. 0.58" - 1994
4. 0.67" - 1934
5. 0.78" - 1950
6. 0.80" - 1921
7. 0.84" - 1897
8. 0.93" - 1903
9. 1.00" - 1886
10. 1.19" - 1988

May 2023 finished as the 4th driest May on record for Chicago.

Top 10 Driest May's:
1. 0.30" - 1992
2. 0.58" - 1994
3. 0.67" - 1934
4. 0.71" - 2023
5. 0.78" - 1950
6. 0.80" - 1921
7. 0.84" - 1897
8. 0.93" - 1903
9. 1.00" - 1886
10. 1.19" - 1988

91° at ORD and MDW today.

First 90°+ day of the year at MDW.

Local tally on 90°+ days so far this year…
ORD - 2
MDW - 1
RFD - 0


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ORD on the board with a high of 90° today, making it the first 90°+ day of the year.

MDW was 89’d.


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likely overdone, but this would easily result in widespread 100s across the region, especially when taking into consideration how dry it’s been and will continue to be.

my view through June 6th…




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One to watch here to close out May...

Top 10 Driest Mays:
1. 0.30" - 1992
2. 0.42" - 2023 (Thru 5/25)
3. 0.58" - 1994
4. 0.67" - 1934
5. 0.78" - 1950
6. 0.80" - 1921
7. 0.84" - 1897
8. 0.93" - 1903
9. 1.00" - 1886
10. 1.19" - 1988

1 minute ago, A-L-E-K said:

feel bad for my guy with the bad timing, chasing of all kinds is really rich or retired man's game and thus not 4 me

i'll be out on guiding a tour June 7-14th.

hoping things can break by then, at least somewhat.

Only positive is the heat wave will warm the Great Lakes faster for swimming

5 minutes ago, Lightning said:

City folks 

that would make sense, if i lived in the city.

2 minutes ago, Lightning said:

Perennials and Native plants ... True

Annuals ... False

overrated for annuals too.

frost is hyped nonsense.

7 hours ago, hardypalmguy said:

Low of 34.9 this morning and not a frost advisory to be seen. Frost was very apparent outside. I bet people in more rural areas have damaged gardens. The smoke is also making the sky look like mars.

frost is overrated for garden/foliage damage.

Hazy all the way down here in Pennsylvania, as it has been off and on for past week or so. I almost wonder if this will cause a volcanic winter / year without a summer. What is causing all of this wildfire smoke? I've never seen such extensive wildfires in that region in early-mid May. Almost like they are being deliberately set to coincide with peak sun angle / longest days of the year to try and offset/hide the global warming with the looming strong El Nino.

On 5/2/2023 at 8:48 PM, Chicago Storm said:

While things look to improve overall, it also appears as though it will be a bumpy road for the beginning 1/3rd and middle 1/3rd of May (Especially the latter).

Probably should keep expectations in check.

The bumpy middle 1/3rd of May is finally about to tap in, and looks to extend into the early portion of the final 1/3rd of May as well.

A bit delayed, but not denied.

1 hour ago, OrdIowPitMsp said:

It’s 75 but dews have reached the low 60s. I’m miserable 

you and beavis can go shack up, in alaska.

13 minutes ago, A-L-E-K said:

not our forum but new 2 me

legit?

looks wild af

Yea, it was confirmed to be legit.

More of a landspout.

5 hours ago, King James said:

We were wondering why no sirens 

Unless the NWS or some sort of emergency management was notified in real time, no one would have known it was even occurring.

Three landspouts confirmed from Sunday evening in the vicinity of the I-80 corridor.

There was a boundary in that area all afternoon, which was reinforced by a deep inland lake breeze.

surprised the record for this date is only 87, would’ve guessed higher.

Spartman seemed to hint at it.

so much for a cold first half of May, lol.

Solid summer-like day today.

Started off mild and humid during the morning, before turning warm and drier for the afternoon.

As mentioned in the Chicago record thread…

ORD had a high temperature of 87° today, which tied the record high temperature for the date of 87°, set in 1936 and 1964.

ORD had a high temperature of 87° today, which tied the record high temperature for the date of 87°, set in 1936 and 1964.