After six straight days with highs in the 70s, summertime 80s are back in Chicago.
Readings broke the 80-degree mark Saturday for the first time since Aug. 9 marking the
start of a warmer and eventually more humid air flow into the Midwest.
More clouds and a small chance of thunderstorms may detract from Sunday’s Air &
Water show after nearly cloudless skies and unlimited visibilities highlighted the show’s
first two days.
More thunderstorms are possible later in the week and on the weekend as a continuing
southerly flow of air feeds moisture into the region.
The increase in cloudiness along with periodic showers and thunderstorms should put a
cap on temperatures, holding afternoon highs below the 90-degree mark.
STRENGTHENING TROPICAL STORM FAY APPEARS TO BE FLORIDA-BOUND
Tropical Storm Fay, the season’s sixth named storm in the Atlantic, now packing top
winds of 45 m.p.h. , is expected to become a hurricane after crossing western Cuba on
Monday. Latest computer guidance brings the storm into the far eastern Gulf of Mexico
as it heads for a possible Florida Gulf Coast landfall on Tuesday afternoon.
