Good Saturday and Happy 4th of July. As we celebrate our Independence Day, steamy temps continue as we introduce the chance for a storm or two. The steam hangs tough into the first full week of July, but our thunderstorm chances look to increase. That may help knock the numbers down just a bit.
Highs today range from the upper 80s to low 90s across the entire state. A hot spot or two may come in with a mid 90. Humidity levels are up there, so it’s going to feel like the mid 90s at times for some. With an increase in moisture, a storm or two will also go up…
The threat for scattered storms will increase Sunday and then increase even more by early next week. This action is more prominent during the afternoon and evening hours. This action may continue into much of next week. The GFS continues to be the most enthusiastic…
The Canadian isn’t too far behind…
Even the EURO is getting on board…
It’s cloudburst season in Kentucky, so we will have to watch any thunderstorm that blows up. With the increase in thunderstorm action, temps will likely come down from where we are this weekend.
A big heat ridge will be developing in the plains shortly after this. We will need to watch and see how much of an impact this can have on our weather. We may get close to some real deal heat!
Have a happy and safe 4th and take care.
The Dog Days of summer is upon us.
Thanks Chris, and Happy 4th of July to you and your Family. Just got back from a vigorous walk. With 100% humidity and no wind it is like going into a greenhouse with no ventilation. Glad to be back in the air conditioning lol. I hope our Summer weather doesn’t get into a very hot and long lasting scenario that carries us well into the Autumn months. Everyone, enjoy the weekend and stay safe. Happy Birthday America !
Does anybody remember the summer of 2012 all the heat and no rain.
Sure do, Winterlover. I had recently moved to Nashville TN to start my new job. Many 100 degree days that summer, but as you said mainly dry. IIRC, high pressure overhead largely suppressed storm potential. I love summer, but that was excessive even for me.
Then there was that amazing derecho. Indiana and Ohio were directly hit (on to the east coast), but parts of Kentucky got damaging winds with in some cases little to no rain. I watched it on radar, Severe T-Storm Warnings were issued along the dry gust front well away from the storms!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/June_2012_North_American_derecho
All this was in the aftermath of the Feb 29 and especially the March 2 tornadoes.
Have a happy and safe 4th, everybody!
The summer of 2012 was the last time Chicago had a 100-degree day.
Bring on the heat
No!