It may seem like we skipped summer this year. We have had only three days so far with highs in the 90s. This July ranked as the second coolest since the official weather station for Chicago moved inland from the lakefront in 1942.
Summer will surge back though this weekend. If we hit the predicted 95 on Saturday, that would make it the hottest day since August 2nd, 2006 when O'Hare hit 97.
Today won't be quite as hot but it could be the warmest day since June 25th when we hit 94.
For more information on how to handle the upcoming mini-heat wave, click here.
Wow, Chicago is blessed to have Tom Skilling. What a meteorologist! I learn something every time I see him on cable, as I dont live in Chicago, but here in Nashville.
Not just the weather, but the explanations driving the weather. Very informative.
Thanks Tom
Tom is the bomb!