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WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Cloudy, showers grow more numerous as the night proceeds, with isolated thunderstorms possible after midnight. Low: 49.
May is typically Chicago’s wettest month of the year, averaging nearly 4.50 inches of rain, so it’s no surprise that the start of the new month Thursday will begin with extensive cloud cover, scattered showers and, possibly a few thunderstorms.
Rains are likely to come in separate waves with dry periods mixed in.
Severe Weather Outlook
Severe weather will not be a concern for the Chicagoland area, but strong to locally severe thunderstorm development is expected from parts of the southern Plains into the Mississippi and Ohio Valleys, and northeastward to the Lower Great Lakes during the day on Thursday. Strong to severe wind gusts and hail will be the primary threats.
Temperature Outlook
Highs Thursday will be a few degrees below normal but fairly typical for May 1st.
Friday highs will be a few degrees warmer, again close to typical early May norms.
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A spectacular stretch of mid-Spring weather is coming up for most everyone. Even in Las Vegas and Phoenix, highs will be in the 60s and 70s by Sunday and Monday, near record cool for daytime highs.
There are no heat waves in sight, but an overall milder-than-normal temperature regime is expected as we move into May, with a near 10 degree above normal anomaly centered over North Dakota through mid-May with the blocking ridge in place. Cooler than normal, but pleasant weather covers portions of the southwest and southern Plains.
Temperature Anomaly
Temperature anomaly through May 6:
Temperature anomaly May 7 through May 13:
Daylight and Sunset
Daylight continues to lengthen, with the first 8 p.m. or later sunset only 10 days away!
May’s Warming Trend
Normal highs rise from 65 on the 1st to 76 degrees by the end of the month as we continue to move closer to summer.
More climate and weather news: WGN Weather Center blog
Conclusion
The weather forecast for the upcoming week indicates a mix of rain and sunshine, with temperatures ranging from the mid-60s to mid-70s. It is essential to stay updated with the latest weather conditions to plan your daily activities. The W
