April is a month known for severe weather in Chicago as advancing spring and retreating winter air masses frequently clash as potent low pressure systems traverse the Midwest. April 2006’s opening week will be no exception as the city braces for two rounds of potentially severe weather. The first batch will occur late today and tonight as warm and humid air surges into the city just ahead of low pressure system approaching from the west. The second wave of severe weather is on track for a Thursday arrival as a second storm system makes a beeline toward the city.
As a result of the two storm systems, this week’s temperatures fluctuate wildly, varying nearly 25° from the upper 40s to the lower 70s.
Additionally the city can expect more strong winds to buffet the area in the wake of both storms, similar to Friday’s gusty onslaught.
-Steve Kahn, WGN-TV Meteorologist
WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist Tom Skilling and the WGN Weather Center staff provide daily coverage of weather in the Chicago area.
