Hot Temperatures to End Week

A pattern more typical of summer, complete with a warming trend and pop up storm chances, arrives today. Details in this morning's Final Finish weather update:

Posted by Landon Hampton on Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Hot temperatures will continue for the next several days, making it feel a bit more like summer out there. A warm front will lift through the region this morning, leading to the development of gusty southwesterly surface winds. Highs will warm into the mid 80s.

WPC Forecast Frontal Positions - Valid Today - NOAA WPC
WPC Forecast Frontal Positions – Valid Today – NOAA WPC

There’s a very slim chance of an isolated shower or storm during the evening hours. Coverage of aforementioned showers should remain pretty limited, if they even form. Lows will drop into the mid 60s. This particular run of the HRRR produces a storm to the north of the region, but displays the isolated nature well.

HRRR Simulated Radar - Valid 7 PM - College of DuPage
HRRR Simulated Radar – Valid 7 PM – College of DuPage

A Perfect Thursday

A cold front will approach the region on Thursday, but never quite make it into the area. That will lead to another day of warming temperatures as southwest flow remains in place. Highs will warm into the mid 80s once again with a small chance of an isolated shower or storm during the afternoon and evening hours.

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Thursday night lows will once again drop into the mid 60s under partly cloudy skies.

Hot Friday

An upper level ridge will begin to build on Friday. This, combined with southwest surface winds will lead to temperatures warming into the mid to upper 80s.

NAM Forecast Upper Level Flow - Valid Friday - College of DuPage
NAM Forecast Upper Level Flow – Valid Friday – College of DuPage

Maybe it’s time to start opening those pools?

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Temperatures will once again drop into the mid 60s during the overnight hours. Hot temperatures will continue this weekend as highs will warm into the upper 80s on Saturday and Sunday.

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