Thursday’s chill interrupts warm May temps

WGN-TV Tom Skilling Weather Center

May 9, 2024 at 2:09 AM

May-2024 off to a warm start

Looking to become the 14th consecutive month to post a temperature surplus.

Markedly cooler conditions expected Thursday afternoon!

Thursday afternoon temperature snapshot —Predicted temperatures—how much cooler than Wednesday afternoon?

Temperature gyrations are likely over the coming two weeks, but should average overall slightly above normal for the Chicago area and Midwest

Week 1 (Through May 14)

Week 2 (May 15-21)

Source: weathermodels.com

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