June, already the 7th warmest at O’Hare since weather observations began there in 1959, promises to get even warmer Tuesday. Better organized, muggier south winds override the cooling lake breezes which have moderated temperatures in Chicago over the past six days. Tuesday’s predicted 93° high would equal 2007’s hottest reading to date (set back on June 16) and become the city’s sixth official 90° temperature to date. And with gusty SSW winds taking hold, 90s are likely to make it into the Loop and across area beaches where 70s have been common in recent days.
Monday’s high at O’Hare fell just one-degree shy of 90° but marked the 31st time the mercury here has reached or exceeded 80°. The tally far exceeds last year’s 19 highs of 80°+ and marks the most 80s here this early in 16 years.
-By Tom Skilling, WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist
WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist Tom Skilling and the WGN Weather Center staff provide daily coverage of weather in the Chicago area.
