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Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Today in Chicago History: Winds reach 82 mph and leave 100,000 homes without power
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on July 5, according to the Tribune's archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Weather records (from the National Weather Service, Chicago) High temperature: 103 degrees (2012) Low temperature: 46 degrees (1972) Precipitation: 1.48 inches (1930) Snowfall: None 1980: Derecho! The temperature reached a high of 94 degrees — surpassing the previous high for July 5 — at 4 p.m., but dropped to a chilly 64 degrees when a cold front swept in around 11 p.m. Winds reached 82 mph and left 100,000 homes in the area without power. The most violent wind report came from Northbrook, where half of a roof on a 20-car garage was lifted and then dropped, damaging at least seven cars in a parking shelter for a condominium. No injuries were reported in the Chicago area due to the storm. 2019: The Chicago Defender announced it was ceasing print publication and switching to a digital-only format. It still exists at The newspaper was founded in 1905 by Robert Sengstacke Abbott, who called it 'The World's Greatest Weekly.' He encouraged Black Americans born and raised in the South — like himself — to move north during the Great Migration of the 20th century. More than two-thirds of the newspaper's readership base was located outside of Chicago by the start of World War I, according to the Defender. Subscribe to the free Vintage Chicago Tribune newsletter, join our Chicagoland history Facebook group, stay current with Today in Chicago History and follow us on Instagram for more from Chicago's past. Have an idea for Vintage Chicago Tribune? Share it with Kori Rumore and Marianne Mather at krumore@ and mmather@
CBS News
17-06-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Storms approaching Chicago area Tuesday afternoon
Strong to severe storm threats are expected on Tuesday and Wednesday in the Chicago area. With hot temperatures and high humidity levels, the environment is prime for stronger storms to fire up during the afternoon and evening hours. Tuesday storm timing The greatest chance for strong to severe storms will be between 3 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Tuesday. The afternoon and evening commutes could be impacted. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Marginal risk for areas west of Chicago, which is level 1 out of 5. Severe weather threats on Tuesday will be gusty winds, large hail, and bursts of heavy rain. Wednesday storm timing Overnight Tuesday through Wednesday morning will bring scattered rain, with non-severe storms. By the afternoon and into the evening, any storms that do flare up have the possibility of being strong to severe. There is a greater chance of severe weather on Wednesday. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a level 2 out of 5 for Chicago, but a sliver of NW Indiana is under an enhanced risk, which is a level 3 out of 5. Damaging wind gusts, large hail stones, heavy rain, and spin up tornadoes are the main threats on Wednesday. Rainfall totals could add up towards 1 to 2 inches, which could create flood concerns.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Chicago weather: Weekend showers possible with sunshine returning midweek
The Brief A weak cold front is expected to bring light showers and possible thunderstorms to Chicago late Saturday into early Sunday. Despite the chance for rain, much of the weekend will remain dry with hazy skies from wildfire smoke. Warmer, sunnier weather is expected midweek, with temperatures climbing into the mid-80s by Wednesday and Thursday. CHICAGO - After a pleasant Saturday, some late-night showers are expected to move through the Chicago area, though the weekend will not be a total washout. What we know A weakening line of showers tied to an advancing cold front is expected to pass over the region late Saturday into early Sunday morning. There's also a slight chance of thunder and gusty winds, though the system is losing strength as it approaches the city. Hazy skies caused by smoke from wildfires in Canada may obscure some sunshine early Sunday, but it is expected to be a partly sunny start to the day. More clouds are expected to roll in by the afternoon, bringing a 55 percent chance of late-day showers or thunderstorms. Sunday's high will reach around 78 degrees, with overnight lows near 58 degrees. Rain may linger into Monday morning, but the chance of precipitation drops to 40 percent. The forecast improves by midweek, with sunny skies and highs climbing into the mid-80s by Wednesday and Thursday. The Source The information in this report came from FOX 32 Meteorologist Mark Strehl.
CBS News
04-06-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Rainy commute Wednesday in Chicago with temperature drop ahead
A rainy day is ahead on Wednesday in Chicago. Scattered showers are expected throughout the day. The bulk of the rain moves in in the morning, while tapering off in the afternoon. The morning commute will be slow with heavy rain bringing ponding in the roadways. A warm and humid start to the day will soon turn to highs dropping to the 50s by the afternoon. Showers are expected to taper off by Wednesday night. Highs will stay in the 70s through the weekend, The next chance for storms will be on Sunday.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Chicago weather: Cooler temps, but plenty of sunshine for Memorial Day weekend
The Brief Cool and Dry: Expect cooler-than-average temperatures in the mid-60s through Memorial Day, but skies will stay mostly sunny and dry. Rain Stays South: Showers and storms will impact areas south and west of Chicago, but the city should stay rain-free through the weekend. Warmer Next Week: A slight chance of rain returns Tuesday, with temperatures rebounding to the low 70s by late next week. CHICAGO - A cooler-than-average Memorial Day weekend is on tap for the Chicago area, but dry conditions and plenty of sunshine should make for a pleasant holiday stretch. Daytime highs will hover in the mid-60s through Sunday and Monday — a few degrees below the seasonal average of 70 to 71 degrees — but skies will stay partly to mostly sunny, and no rain is expected through the weekend. Full Forecast Tonight will be chilly, with lows dipping to around 44 degrees. Saturday's high is expected to reach 66 degrees. While scattered showers and thunderstorms will move through parts of the Upper Midwest and downstate Illinois, those systems are expected to stay well south and west of the Chicago area. Rain chances return Tuesday with about a 30% chance of showers. Temperatures will gradually warm back to near-normal levels by late next week, with highs returning to the low 70s by Thursday and Friday. Monday should start out sunny before clouds increase later in the day.
