The torrid pace at which this summer’s 90s have been accumulating in Chicago has slowed. But, 90° temperatures probably aren’t history yet. South winds send temperatures soaring toward 90° for a day later this week. And, weather records reveal an average of three additional 90s have occurred beyond August 16 in years with drought conditions similar to those currently in place—in a few of those years as many as seven.
Record rains brought an end to the blistering heat through which New Yorkers suffered this past weekend. Downpours totaled 3.50” at LaGuardia Airport Sunday—a deluge which reduced temperatures from 100° Saturday to just 77° Monday—a 23° drop. And, heat and humidity spawned a new round of flooding rains which accompanied Missouri thunderstorms Monday. As much as 3.54” fell as Osage Beach, Missouri and a record-breaking 2.67” at Joplin.
-Tom Skilling
WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist Tom Skilling and the WGN Weather Center staff provide daily coverage of weather in the Chicago area.
