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OVERNIGHT: Cloudy spells. Scattered showers and thunderstorms continue at times, impacting 40-50% of the metro area. Turning partly cloudy, continued windy and much cooler by morning. Winds: Southwest 15-30 mph and gusty at times. Low: 56.
The coming weekend will open with a good deal of cloud coverage, though some breaks for sun at times is likely, especially in the afternoon and evening prior to sunset.
While not quite as windy as Friday, it will still be breezy with some 30 mph gusts at times delivering markedly cooler conditions.
There’s no repeat of 80 degree warmth anytime in the next week at least.
A look at early afternoon temperatures Saturday and how much cooler than the same time on Friday tells the story.
Current Conditions
Next Few Hours
Looking Ahead
A period of much below normal temperatures takes shape for several day next week in a stark contrast to the summerlike warmth of recent days.
Forecast highs and the departure from normal:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
A cool, upper level low pressure system brings cloudy, unsettled weather and increased chances for showers. It won’t rain continuously, but beginning Monday night and continuing through Wednesday, rain chances will be on the rise.
The forecast GIF below tracks the next precipitation maker arriving by Tuesday:
May 21 through 25 average temperature anomaly
Well below normal for the Midwest and Northeast as a significant pattern change takes shape with regular troughs digging out of Canada bringing frequent cool air intrusions.
May’s warming trend
Climate and Environment news: WGN Weather Center blog
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