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WEATHER – Scattered thunderstorms. A few storms may be severe. Mainly south. High 76F.

Apr 26, 2017 | WLSAM Staff

Forecast Summary

Meteorologist Ray Stagich
WLS-AM
Wednesday, April 26th, 2017

MORE ACTIVE WEDNESDAY AS A WEATHER SYSTEM APPROACHES WEDNESDAY MORNING WITH SOME SHOWERS AND SOME STORMS.

A SECOND ROUND OF STORMS LOOKS POSSIBLE ON WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON INTO WEDNESDAY EVENING.(SOME POSSIBLY SEVERE)….COOLER AND QUIETER AGAIN ON THURSDAY….

ANOTHER EVEN STRONGER LOOKING SPRING WEATHER SYSTEM COULD BRING BACK RAIN AND STORM CHANCES THIS WEEKEND…..

SUNRISE AND SUNSET
APRIL 26 2017 – SUNRISE 554 AM CDT SUNSET 745 PM CDT
APRIL 27 2017 – SUNRISE 553 AM CDT SUNSET 746 PM CDT

Today | Scattered thunderstorms. A few storms may be severe. Mainly south. High 76F. Winds S at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60%.

Tonight | Showers and thundershowers this evening will give way to steady rain overnight. Low 51F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90%. Rainfall near an inch.

Tomorrow | Showers in the morning, then cloudy in the afternoon. High 53F. Winds W at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 50%.

Tomorrow night | Partly cloudy skies in the evening, then becoming cloudy overnight. Low 42F. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph.

Friday | Afternoon showers. Highs in the low 60s and lows in the low 40s.

Saturday | Rain. Highs in the upper 40s and lows in the mid-40s.

Sunday | Thunderstorms. Highs in the mid-50s and lows in the mid-40s.

Monday | Cloudy and windy. Highs in the low 50s and lows in the low 40s.

Tuesday | Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 60s and lows in the mid-40s.

WEATHER – Isolated thunderstorms this morning. Partly to mostly cloudy & windy this afternoon. High 73F.

Apr 20, 2017 | WLSAM Staff

Forecast Summary

Meteorologist Geoff Maurer
WLS
Morning
Thursday, April 20th, 2017

Temperatures will run above average today but a cooling trend will take place from Friday into the start of the weekend.

Wednesday at O’Hare:
High: 70
Low: 51
AVG: 61 / 40

Today|Isolated thunderstorms this morning. Partly to mostly cloudy & windy this afternoon. High 73F. Winds WSW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 30%.

Tonight|Partly cloudy. Low 43F. Winds WNW at 15 to 25 mph.

Tomorrow|Partly cloudy & cooler. High near 55F. Winds N at 10 to 20 mph.

Tomorrow night|Mostly cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy after midnight. Low 41F. Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph.

Saturday|Mostly cloudy. Highs in the low 50s and lows in the low 40s.

Sunday|Sunny. Highs in the low 60s and lows in the low 40s.

Monday|A few clouds. Highs in the mid-60s and lows in the low 50s.

WEATHER – Scattered thunderstorms developing. Morning highs in the mid to upper 60s

Apr 19, 2017 | WLSAM Staff

Forecast Summary

Meteorologist Ray Stagich
WLS-AM
Wednesday, April 19th, 2017

A FRONT APPROACHES CHICAGO TODAY WITH SHOWERS AND T-STORMS…..SOME STORMS COULD BE SEVERE LATER TODAY. THEN COOLER LATE THIS WEEK…..

Tuesday at O’Hare:
High: 76
Low: 41

THE CHICAGO-OHARE CLIMATE NORMALS FOR TODAY
NORMAL RECORD YEAR
MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE (F) 61 86 1985
MINIMUM TEMPERATURE (F) 40 22 1983

SUNRISE AND SUNSET
APRIL 19 2017 – SUNRISE 605 AM CDT SUNSET 737 PM CDT
APRIL 20 2017 – SUNRISE 603 AM CDT SUNSET 739 PM CDT

Today | Scattered thunderstorms developing. Morning highs in the mid to upper 60s…with temps falling to near 50. NW winds shifting to NE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%.

Tonight | Scattered thunderstorms early, then cloudy skies after midnight. A few storms may be severe this eve…. Low near 45F. ENE winds shifting to S at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.

Tomorrow | Windy with a few clouds from time to time. High 71F. Winds WSW at 20 to 30 mph.

Tomorrow night | Partly cloudy skies. Low 42F. Winds WNW at 15 to 25 mph.

Friday | Mostly sunny. Highs in the low 50s and lows in the low 40s.

Saturday | Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 50s and lows in the low 40s.

Sunday | Sunshine. Highs in the upper 50s and lows in the upper 30s.

Monday | More sun than clouds. Highs in the low 60s and lows in the low 50s.

Tuesday | Showers ending by midday. Highs in the upper 60s and lows in the upper 40s.

WEATHER Partly cloudy. Breezy and milder. High around 75F.

Apr 18, 2017 | WLSAM Staff

Forecast Summary

Meteorologist Ray Stagich
WLS-AM
Tuesday, April 18th, 2017

THE CHICAGO-OHARE CLIMATE NORMALS FOR TODAY
NORMAL RECORD YEAR
MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE (F) 60 89 2002
MINIMUM TEMPERATURE (F) 40 23 1983
1875

SUNRISE AND SUNSET
APRIL 18 2017 – SUNRISE 606 AM CDT SUNSET 736 PM CDT
APRIL 19 2017 – SUNRISE 605 AM CDT SUNSET 737 PM CDT

Today | Partly cloudy. Breezy….milder. High around 75F. Winds SSE at 15 to 25 mph.

Tonight | Partly cloudy early followed by cloudy skies overnight. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 61F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph.

Tomorrow | Thunderstorms likely in the morning. Then the chance of scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. Morning high of 67F with temps falling to near 50. NW winds shifting to NE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80%.

Tomorrow night | Variably cloudy with scattered thunderstorms. Low near 45F. ENE winds shifting to SSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60%.

Thursday | Morning clouds followed by afternoon sun. Highs in the upper 60s and lows in the low 40s.

Friday | Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 50s and lows in the low 40s.

Saturday | Partly cloudy and windy. Highs in the low 50s and lows in the low 40s.

Sunday | Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid-50s and lows in the low 40s.

Monday | A few clouds. Highs in the low 60s and lows in the mid-40s.

WEATHER – Sunshine and a few clouds. High 61F.

Apr 12, 2017 | WLSAM Staff

Forecast Summary

Meteorologist Ray Stagich
WLS-AM
Wednesday, April 12th, 2017

Warming up the rest of the week. Some rain showers possible at times Wednesday night into Friday. No weekend washouts expected though.

SUNRISE AND SUNSET
APRIL 12 2017 – SUNRISE 616 AM CDT SUNSET 730 PM CDT
APRIL 13 2017 – SUNRISE 614 AM CDT SUNSET 731 PM CDT

Today | Sunshine and a few clouds. High 61F. (cooler lake) NW winds shifting to E at 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight | Cloudy with occasional rain late. Low near 45F. Winds E at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70%. Rainfall near a quarter of an inch.

Tomorrow | Rain ending early. Remaining cloudy. High 61F. (cooler lake) Winds E at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70%.

Tomorrow night | Cloudy skies. Slight chance of a rain shower. Low 46F. Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph.

Friday | Afternoon thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s and lows in the low 60s.

Saturday | Partly cloudy and windy. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the low 60s.

Sunday | Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the upper 60s and lows in the mid-40s.

Monday | Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s and lows in the upper 30s.

Tuesday | Afternoon showers. Highs in the mid-60s and lows in the low 50s.

WEATHER – Periods of rain. Becoming windy in the afternoon. High 43F.

Apr 5, 2017 | WLSAM Staff

Forecast Summary

Meteorologist Ray Stagich
WLS-AM
Wednesday, April 5th, 2017

Powerhouse early April system will bring rain and plenty of gusty winds Wednesday into Thursday. Strong Northeast winds will give Chicago Lakeshore flood potential Wednesday Night into Thursday Night. Waves of 15 feet are possible on the open Lake.

Much nicer by the weekend.

LAKESHORE FLOOD WATCH CONTINUES FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT…

Lake IL-Cook-
Including the cities of Waukegan and Chicago
404 AM CDT Wed Apr 5 2017

…HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON…

* TIMING…Midnight tonight through Thursday afternoon.

* WINDS…Sustained north winds of 40 mph with gusts as high as
60 mph…especially near Lake Michigan.

Today | Periods of rain. Becoming windy in the afternoon. High 43F. Winds NE at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall near a half an inch. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.

Tonight | Windy with evening rain…then a mix of rain and snow overnight. Low 37F. Winds N at 25 to 35 mph. Chance of precip 100%. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.

Tomorrow | Rain showers early, then remaining overcast and windy later in the day. Snow may mix in. High 49F. Winds N at 25 to 35 mph. Chance of rain 50%.

Tomorrow night | Cloudy skies early will become partly cloudy later at night. Low 31F. Winds NNW at 15 to 25 mph. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.

Friday | Sunshine. Highs in the mid-50s and lows in the upper 30s.

Saturday | Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the mid-60s and lows in the low 50s.

Sunday | Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the low 60s.

Monday | Windy, with thunderstorms. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the low 50s.

Tuesday | Cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s and lows in the low 40s.

WEATHER – Cloudy with periods of showers becoming more widespread this afternoon. Thunder possible. High 48F.

Apr 3, 2017 | WLSAM Staff

Forecast Summary

Meteorologist Todd Borek

A WET START TO THE WORK WEEK WITH A BREAK COMING LATER IN THE DAY TUESDAY.
THE DRY CONDITIONS WON’T LAST LONG AS ANOTHER SYSTEM ARRIVES WEDNESDAY.

Today | Cloudy with periods of showers becoming more widespread this afternoon. Thunder possible. High 48F. Winds ENE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 100%.

Tonight | Periods of rain. Low 46F. Winds NNW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 80%. Rainfall near a quarter of an inch.

Tuesday | Showers in the morning, then cloudy in the afternoon. High 58F. Winds NNW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.

Wednesday | Windy with rain at times. Highs in the mid-40s and lows in the mid-30s.

Thursday | Windy, afternoon showers developing. Highs in the low 40s and lows in the low 30s.

Friday | Sunny. Highs in the mid-50s.

WEATHER – Foggy this morning followed by occasional showers during the afternoon. High 51F.

Mar 27, 2017 | WLSAM Staff

Forecast Summary

Meteorologist Ray Stagich
WLS-AM 890
Monday, March 27, 2016

As an upper-level low continues to drift slowly to the northeast, cooler air will filter in on Monday bringing a cooler start to the work week. Rain chances return Monday afternoon but Tuesday and Wednesday look dry.

High yesterday: 62
Rain: .30″

SUNRISE AND SUNSET
MARCH 27 2017 – SUNRISE 642 AM CDT SUNSET 712 PM CDT
MARCH 28 2017 – SUNRISE 641 AM CDT SUNSET 713 PM CDT

Today | Foggy this morning followed by occasional showers during the afternoon. High 51F.(cooler lake) Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.

Tonight | A few showers this evening with overcast skies overnight. Low 39F. Winds NNE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.

Tomorrow | Cloudy skies early will become partly cloudy later in the day. High near 50F.(cooler lake) Winds NNE at 10 to 20 mph.

Tomorrow night | A few clouds. Low 37F. Winds NNE at 10 to 15 mph.

Wednesday | Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s and lows in the upper 30s.

Thursday | Rain. Highs in the upper 40s and lows in the low 40s.

Friday | Cloudy with rain in the morning. Highs in the upper 40s and lows in the upper 30s.

Saturday | Partly cloudy. Highs in the low 50s and lows in the upper 30s.

Sunday | Showers ending by midday. Highs in the low 50s and lows in the low 40s.

WEATHER – A mix of clouds and sun with gusty winds. High 53F.

Mar 7, 2017 | WLSAM Staff

Forecast Summary

Meteorologist Ray Stagich
WLS-AM
Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Much colder air hits back by the end of the work week into the weekend…

SUNRISE AND SUNSET
MARCH 7 2017 – SUNRISE 616 AM CST SUNSET 549 PM CST
MARCH 8 2017 – SUNRISE 615 AM CST SUNSET 550 PM CST

Today | A mix of clouds and sun with gusty winds. High 53F. Winds WSW at 20 to 30 mph. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.

Tonight | A few thunderstorms this evening. Mostly clear skies late. Low 39F. Winds WSW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 40%. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.

Tomorrow | Windy with lots of sunshine. High 52F. Winds W at 25 to 35 mph. Winds could occasionally gust over 50 mph.

Tomorrow night | A few clouds from time to time. Low 28F. Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph.

Thursday | Mostly cloudy. Highs in the low 40s and lows in the mid 20s.

Friday | Partly cloudy. Highs in the low 30s and lows in the low 20s.

Saturday | Cloudy. Highs in the upper 20s and lows in the low 20s.

Sunday | Plenty of sun. Highs in the mid 30s and lows in the upper 20s.

WEATHER – Sunny to partly cloudy. High 53F.

Feb 27, 2017 | WLSAM Staff

Forecast Summary

Meteorologist Ray Stagich
WLS-AM
Monday, February 27, 2017

SHOWER CHANCES IN THE FORECAST THROUGH MIDWEEK WITH A MARGINAL CHANCE FOR SEVERE STORMS ON TUESDAY. Cooler briefly…then milder again for the weekend…..

SUNRISE AND SUNSET
FEBRUARY 27 2017……SUNRISE 629 AM CST SUNSET 540 PM CST
FEBRUARY 28 2017……SUNRISE 628 AM CST SUNSET 541 PM CST


Today | Sunny to partly cloudy. High 53F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight | Cloudy with rain developing after midnight. Low 42F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90%. Rainfall near a quarter of an inch.

Tomorrow | Cloudy early with thunderstorms developing later in the day. High 61F. Winds SSW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 80%.

Tomorrow night | Overcast with rain showers at times. Thunder possible. Low 44F. Winds WSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70%.

Wednesday | Rain mixed with snow. Highs in the mid-40s and lows in the upper 20s.

Thursday | Afternoon rain and snow. Highs in the low 40s and lows in the low 20s.

Friday | Partly cloudy. Highs in the low 40s and lows in the low 30s.

Saturday | Considerably cloudy, windy. Highs in the upper 50s and lows in the low 40s.

Sunday | Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 60s and lows in the mid 40s.

WEATHER – Some clouds this morning will give way to generally sunny skies for the afternoon. High 61F.

Feb 17, 2017 | WLSAM Staff

Forecast Summary

Meteorologist Ken Boone
WLS-AM
Friday, February 17, 2017

A SPRING-LIKE WEEKEND FORECAST WITH RECORD HIGHS TODAY-SUNDAY FOR CHICAGO…….


Today | Some clouds this morning will give way to generally sunny skies for the afternoon. High 61F. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph.

Tonight | Clear skies. Low around 40F. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph.

Tomorrow | Abundant sunshine. High 62F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow night | Mostly clear skies. Low 36F. Winds light and variable.

Sunday | Abundant sunshine. Highs in the low 60s and lows in the low 40s.

Monday | More clouds than sun. Highs in the mid 60s and lows in the low 50s.

Tuesday | Morning showers. Highs in the low 60s and lows in the mid 40s.

Wednesday | Mainly sunny. Highs in the low 60s and lows in the low 40s.

Saturday’s ‘rare’ warm weather comes close, but misses record

Jan 21, 2017 | WLS-AM Staff

National Weather Service 

(CHICAGO) On Saturday, Chicago got a welcome, if rare, warm January day in a month normally associated with bitter cold.

Temperatures hit 59 degrees at O’Hare International Airport, missing a record of 62 degrees set on Jan. 21, 1908, according to Gino Izzi, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Romeoville. The last time Chicago recorded a 60-degree day in this month was on Jan. 29, 2013.

A temperature of 60 degrees was reported at Midway Airport, but an official high temperature was not yet available.

“It’s just a normal fluctuation in the weather,” Izzi said. “But it is rare. On average we only get a 60-degree day in January about once every five years.”

Temperatures were expected to drop into the low 40s Saturday night, which could bring back widespread, heavy fog until 9 a.m. Sunday.

A high of 44 was forecast for Sunday.

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WEATHER – Partly cloudy. High 61F.

May 18, 2016 | WLSAM Staff

Forecast Summary

Meteorologist Ray Stagich
WLS-AM Forecast
Wednesday, May 18, 2016


Chilly weather this morning…. Frosty across the north burbs. MID TO UPPER 30s IN THE NORTHERN SUBURBS……BEAUTIFUL SUNSHINE THE REST OF THE WEEK WITH A GRADUAL WARM UP….

WINNEBAGO-BOONE-MCHENRY-LAKE IL- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF…ROCKFORD…BELVIDERE…WOODSTOCK…WAUKEGAN 315 AM CDT WED MAY 18 2016

…FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CDT THIS MORNING…

* TEMPERATURES…MIDDLE TO UPPER 30S.

* IMPACTS…SENSITIVE OUTDOOR PLANTS MAY BE DAMAGED OR KILLED IF
LEFT UNCOVERED.

SUNRISE AND SUNSET
MAY 18 2016 – SUNRISE 528 AM CDT SUNSET 809 PM CDT
MAY 19 2016 – SUNRISE 527 AM CDT SUNSET 810 PM CDT


Today | Partly cloudy. High 61F. Cooler by the lake. Winds NNE at 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight | Clear skies. Low 43F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow|Sunny skies. High 67F. (cooler lake) Winds ENE at 10 to 15 mph.

Tomorrow night | A mostly clear sky. Low 47F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph.

Friday | Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s and lows in the upper 40s.

Saturday | Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the low 50s.

Sunday | Sunshine. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the low 50s.

Monday | Plenty of sun. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the upper 50s.

Tuesday | Afternoon light rain. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the low 60s.

WEATHER – Breezy. Overcast with rain showers. Steadier south this morning. High 56F.

May 9, 2016 | WLSAM Staff

Forecast Summary

Meteorologist Ray Stagich
WLS-AM Forecast
Monday, May 9th, 2016

An active weather pattern will bring periods of showers and storms through Thursday with the best chances for precipitation late Monday into early Wednesday morning.

SUNRISE AND SUNSET
MAY 9 2016 – SUNRISE 537 AM CDT SUNSET 800 PM CDT
MAY 10 2016 – SUNRISE 536 AM CDT SUNSET 801 PM CDT

Today | Breezy…Overcast with rain showers….steadier south this morning….High 56F. Winds ESE at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 50%.

Tonight | Rain. Low 51F. Winds ESE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 90%. Rainfall near a half an inch.

Tomorrow | Rain early with thunderstorms developing in the afternoon. High 67F. Winds ESE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 80%.

Tomorrow night | Cloudy with showers. Thunder possible. Low 56F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.

Wednesday | Areas of morning fog, then some sun. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the upper 50s.

Thursday | Windy with morning clouds, then afternoon sun. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the low 50s.

Friday | Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s and lows in the mid 40s.

Saturday | Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the mid 50s and lows in the low 40s.

Sunday | Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 60s and lows in the mid 40s.

WEATHER – Sunshine and Clouds Mixed with a High of 67F

May 3, 2016 | WLSAM Staff

Forecast Summary

Meteorologist Jeff Eno
WLS-AM Forecast
Tuesday, May 3, 2016

NEXT ROUND OF RAIN ON THE WAY TONIGHT WITH A LEFTOVER STRAY SHOWER WEDNESDAY THEN WE WILL SEE A COUPLE OF DAYS WORTH OF SUNSHINE

Today | Sunshine and clouds mixed. High 67

Tonight | Cloudy with showers. Thunder possible. Low 46

Wednesday | Overcast. Slight chance of a shower. Much cooler. High low to mid 50s. Winds N at 15 to 25 mph

Thursday | Mostly sunny. High 57…low 50s near the Lake

Friday | Sunny. High mid to upper 70s…low 70s near the Lake

Saturday | Windy, periods of rain during the afternoon. High 74…thunder possible

WEATHER – Becoming windy with showers developing this afternoon. High 54F.

Apr 27, 2016 | WLSAM Staff

Forecast Summary

Meteorologist Ray Stagich
WLS-AM
Wednesday, April 27th, 2016

Ray’s Note: Clouds, windy and cool…and some rain.

SUNRISE AND SUNSET
APRIL 27 2016 – SUNRISE 552 AM CDT SUNSET 747 PM CDT
APRIL 28 2016 – SUNRISE 551 AM CDT SUNSET 748 PM CDT

Today | Becoming windy with showers developing this afternoon. High 54F. (cooler lake) Winds ENE at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 40%. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.

Tonight | Cloudy with periods of rain. Low 43F. Winds ENE at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 70%. Rainfall around a half an inch. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.

Tomorrow | Cloudy skies early. A few showers developing later in the day. High 49F. (low to mid 40 lake) Winds NE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.

Tomorrow night | Cloudy. Low 41F. Winds NNE at 10 to 20 mph.

Friday | Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the mid 50s and lows in the low 40s.

Saturday | Afternoon showers. Highs in the mid 50s and lows in the upper 40s.

Sunday | Cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s and lows in the mid 40s.

Monday | Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 60s and lows in the mid 40s.

Tuesday | Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the mid 60s and lows in the upper 40s.

Weather – Cloudy early with peeks of sunshine expected late. High 82F.

Jun 4, 2015 | WLSAM Staff

Meteorologist Ray Stagich
WLS-AM
Thursday, June 4th, 2015

Temperatures will warm up into Thursday and then cool back down on Friday.

SUNRISE AND SUNSET
JUNE 4 2015 – SUNRISE 517 AM CDT SUNSET 823 PM CDT
JUNE 5 2015 – SUNRISE 517 AM CDT SUNSET 823 PM CDT

Today | Cloudy early with peeks of sunshine expected late. High 82F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight | Partly cloudy early followed by cloudy skies overnight, passing showers. Low 63F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow | Passing showers…especially early then, breezy and Cloudy. High near 67F (falling later??) (cooler lake)Winds NNE at 10 to 20 mph.

Tomorrow night | Some clouds early will give way to generally clear conditions overnight. Low 53F. Winds NNE at 10 to 20 mph.

Saturday | Partly cloudy. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the upper 50s.

Sunday | Showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the low 60s.

Monday | Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the low 60s.

WEATHER – Breezy with partly cloudy skies. High near 60F.

Jun 1, 2015 | WLSAM Staff

Meteorologist Ray Stagich
WLS-AM
Monday, June 1st, 2015

Ray’s Note: Crazy cool yesterday and today!! Temperatures will gradually warm as we head through the upcoming work week. Looks like a mainly dry week too.

SUNRISE AND SUNSET
JUNE 1 2015 – SUNRISE 519 AM CDT SUNSET 820 PM CDT
JUNE 2 2015 – SUNRISE 518 AM CDT SUNSET 821 PM CDT

Today | Breezy at time and Partly cloudy skies. High near 60F. Cooler by the lake. Winds NE at 10 to 20 mph.

Tonight | A clear sky. Low near 45F. Winds NNE at 10 to 20 mph.

Tomorrow | A mainly sunny sky. High 68F. Cooler by the lake. Winds ENE at 10 to 15 mph.

Tomorrow night | Mostly clear. Low 51F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday | Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s (cooler lake) and lows in the upper 50s.

Thursday | Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the upper 50s.

Friday | Showers. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the upper 50s.

WEATHER – Overcast. Passing sprinkles and showers. High 48F.

May 20, 2015 | WLSAM Staff

Meteorologist Ray Stagich
WLS-AM
4:00AM CT Forecast
Wednesday, May 20th, 2015

Ray’s Note: Looks like a cool and quiet weather pattern (lake breezes) in place through Wednesday. Latest computer models are a little more aggressive with rain chances during the later half of Memorial Day weekend. Warmer weather on the way for the weekend.

THE CHICAGO-OHARE CLIMATE NORMALS FOR TODAY
NORMAL RECORD YEAR
MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE (F) 71 95 1977
MINIMUM TEMPERATURE (F) 49 33 2002

SUNRISE AND SUNSET
MAY 20 2015 – SUNRISE 527 AM CDT SUNSET 810 PM CDT
MAY 21 2015 – SUNRISE 526 AM CDT SUNSET 811 PM CDT

Today | Overcast. Passing sprinkles and showers. High 48F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight | Cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy after midnight. Low 43F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow | Sunshine and clouds mixed. High 69F. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph.

Tomorrow night | Mainly clear skies. Low 47F. WSW winds shifting to N at 10 to 15 mph.

Friday | More sun than clouds. Highs in the mid 60s. Cooler by the lake. Lows in the mid 40s.

Saturday | Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the mid 50s.

Sunday | A few thunderstorms possible. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the low 60s.

Monday | Showers possible. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the low 60s.

WEATHER – Plentiful sunshine all day. High 54F.

May 13, 2015 | WLSAM Staff

Meteorologist Ray Stagich
WLS Extended Weather Forecast
Wednesday, May 13th, 2015

Ray’s Note: Cool springtime weather with lake breezes developing through Wednesday. Warmer weather returns by the end of the work week into the weekend. Humidity and storm chances ramping back up for the weekend.

SUNRISE AND SUNSET
MAY 13 2015………..SUNRISE 534 AM CDT SUNSET 803 PM CDT
MAY 14 2015………..SUNRISE 533 AM CDT SUNSET 804 PM CDT

Today | Clear and cool this morning. Plentiful sunshine all day. High 54F. Cooler by the lake. Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight | Partly cloudy skies. Low 42F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow | Overcast. High 67F. (cooler lake) Winds SE at 10 to 20 mph.

Tomorrow night | Cloudy with periods of rain. Low 57F. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70%.

Friday | Morning clouds followed by afternoon sun. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the low 60s.

Saturday | Thunderstorms developing in the afternoon. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the low 60s.

Sunday | Thunderstorms. Potential for severe thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the low 60s.

WEATHER – Cloudy with occasional rain, some heavy. Mainly in the morning. High around 60F.

May 5, 2015 | WLSAM Staff

Meteorologist Ray Stagich
Tuesday, May 5th, 2015

Ray’s Note: Active springtime weather on the way at times this week. Lake breezes and waves of chilly rain at times through Tuesday evening. One to 2 inches of rain possible. A dose of heat and humidity mid to late week with storms possible. The weekend does not look pretty.

SUNRISE AND SUNSET
MAY 5 2015………..SUNRISE 543 AM CDT SUNSET 754 PM CDT
MAY 6 2015………..SUNRISE 542 AM CDT SUNSET 756 PM CDT

Today | Cloudy with occasional rain, some heavy. Mainly in the morning. Thunder possible. High around 60F. Cooler near the lake. Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 100%.

Tonight | Cloudy skies. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 51F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow | Cloudy skies early, followed by partial clearing. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 78F. Cooler near the lake. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow night | Clear skies. Low near 60F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday | More sun than clouds. Highs in the mid 80s and lows in the mid 60s.

Friday | Showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the low 60s.

Saturday | Mainly cloudy and rainy. Highs in the upper 60s and lows in the low 50s.

Sunday | Rain. Highs in the upper 60s and lows in the upper 50s.

WLS WEATHER – Sunny. High 61F. Low 50s by the lake.

Apr 28, 2015 | WLSAM Staff

Meteorologist Ray Stagich
WLS
Tuesday, April 28th, 2015

Cool NE winds offering below average numbers through Thursday with milder weather by this weekend.

SUNRISE AND SUNSET
APRIL 28 2015………SUNRISE 552 AM CDT SUNSET 747 PM CDT
APRIL 29 2015………SUNRISE 551 AM CDT SUNSET 748 PM CDT

Today | Sunny. High 61F. Low 50s by the lake. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight | A few passing clouds. Low 39F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow | Intervals of clouds and sunshine. Slight chance of a rain shower. High 60F. Cooler by the lake. Winds NNE at 10 to 20 mph.

Tomorrow night | A few clouds from time to time. Slight chance of a rain shower. Low 39F. Winds NNE at 10 to 15 mph.

Thursday | Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the mid 50s and lows in the upper 30s.

Friday | Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s and lows in the upper 40s.

Saturday | Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the mid 50s.

WEATHER – Plentiful sunshine. High 54F.

Apr 23, 2015 | WLSAM Staff

Meteorologist Ray Stagich
WLS
Thursday, April 23rd, 2015


COLD for the next two mornings. Some areas falling into the 20s!!! EVEN COLDER for the daytime Saturday with some rain. Saturday just looks nasty. – Ray Stagich

Today | Plentiful sunshine. High 54F. Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph.

Tonight | Clear skies. Low 34F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow | Sunshine early then becoming cloudy later in the day. High 56F. (Cooler near 50 lake) Winds E at 10 to 15 mph.

Tomorrow night | Cloudy with rain developing after midnight. Low 42F. Winds ENE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80%.

Saturday | Windy with rain at times. Highs in the low 40s and lows in the mid 30s.

Sunday | Sunshine. Highs in the mid 50s and lows in the mid 30s.

Monday | Plenty of sun. Highs in the upper 50s and lows in the upper 30s.

WEATHER – A mix of Clouds and Sun this Morning. Cloudy & Windy in the Afternoon. High around 50F.

Apr 22, 2015 | WLSAM Staff
Meteorologist Ray Stagich
WLS
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015
**Still blustery and chilly. Winds not quite as strong as earlier on Tuesday. Cool weather stays around into the weekend with generally dry conditions**
SUNRISE AND SUNSET
APRIL 22 2015………SUNRISE   601 AM CDT   SUNSET   740 PM CDT
APRIL 23 2015………SUNRISE   559 AM CDT   SUNSET   741 PM CDT
Today | A mix of clouds and sun this morning followed by cloudy and windy conditions this afternoon. High around 50F. Winds WNW at 20 to 30 mph. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.
Tonight | Partly cloudy skies. Low 32F. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph.
Tomorrow | A mainly sunny sky. High around 55F. Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph.
Tomorrow night | Clear skies. Low 34F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday | More sun than clouds. Highs in the mid 50s and lows in the upper 30s.
Saturday | Chance of showers. Highs in the upper 40s and lows in the mid 30s.
Sunday | Sunshine. Highs in the mid 50s and lows in the upper 30s.

WEATHER – Windy with increasing clouds. High around 55F.

Apr 21, 2015 | WLSAM Staff

Meteorologist Ray Stagich
WLS
Tuesday, April 21st, 2015

Today | Wind Advisory from 11am-7pm – Windy with increasing clouds. High around 55F. Winds W at 20 to 30 mph.

WINNEBAGO-BOONE-MCHENRY-LAKE IL-OGLE-LEE-DE KALB-KANE-DUPAGE-COOK-LA SALLE-KENDALL-GRUNDY-WILL-KANKAKEE-LIVINGSTON-IROQUOIS-FORD-LAKE IN-PORTER-NEWTON-JASPER-BENTON

INCLUDING THE CITIES OF…ROCKFORD…BELVIDERE…WOODSTOCK…
WAUKEGAN…OREGON…DIXON…DEKALB…AURORA…WHEATON…CHICAGO…OTTAWA…OSWEGO…MORRIS…JOLIET…KANKAKEE…PONTIAC…
WATSEKA…PAXTON…GARY…VALPARAISO…MOROCCO…RENSSELAER…FOWLER

ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CDT /NOON EDT/ THIS MORNING

TO 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ THIS EVENING…

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHICAGO HAS ISSUED A WIND
ADVISORY…WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CDT /NOON EDT/ THIS
MORNING TO 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ THIS EVENING.

* TIMING…LATE MORNING THROUGH LATE AFTERNOON TODAY.

* WINDS…WEST 25 TO 35 MPH WITH FREQUENT GUSTS TO 45 MPH. A FEW GUSTS TO 50 MPH POSSIBLE.

* IMPACTS…DRIVING CAN BECOME DIFFICULT…ESPECIALLY FOR NORTH-SOUTH ORIENTED ROADS AND HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. SMALL TREE LIMBS ARE SUSCEPTIBLE AT WIND GUSTS OF THIS MAGNITUDE.

Tonight | Partly cloudy skies. Low 34F. Winds WNW at 15 to 25 mph.

Tomorrow | Partly cloudy. Gusty winds in the afternoon. High 52F. Winds WNW at 20 to 30 mph.

Thursday | Sunshine. Highs in the mid 50s and lows in the mid 30s.

Friday | A few clouds. Highs in the mid 50s and lows in the low 40s.

Saturday | Rain. Highs in the upper 40s and lows in the mid 30s.

Sunday | Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s and lows in the upper 30s.

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