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Calm winds and high humidity this morning with a few power transformers blown this morning (locally near Palatine and Arlington Heights Road). The greatest chance for thunderstorms today is between 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. About one inch of rain possible between 12:30 p.m. Thursday and 6:30 a.m. Friday morning. Some thunderstorms could be heavy [...]

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Today’s High Temperature was 84°F at Chicago Executive Airport about 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The last time we experienced 80-degree weather was September 12, 2012 (High 87°F). TONIGHT Mostly clear, with a low around 63. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high [...]

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Slight chance of sprinkles this afternoon until about 4:00 p.m., however nothing is visible on radar throughout northeast Illinois at 11:20 a.m. Chance for some sun shining through clouds around 2:00 p.m. and following through sunset. Light winds are expected to shift from northeast to southeast at about 9:00 p.m. Winds are expected to shift [...]

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As is often the case in a Chicago Spring, we’ll have warm temperatures Friday, but the pleasantries will be negated by high winds and increasing clouds Friday. It looks like Sunday and Monday are the best days, but Friday and Saturday will be a big improvement over the days experienced over the last few weeks. [...]

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect, and likely to be extended beyond 5:00 p.m. Be prepared for Severe Thunderstorm Warning which means dangerous lightning and high winds could be heading for specific areas. The greatest chance for thunderstorms is between 3:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Wednesday, and between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Thursday. A total [...]

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Light thunderstorms should be clearing out by 12:30 a.m. The next chance of rain and thunder is about 1:00 a.m. Monday morning. Winds should gradually diminish overnight tonight and hold stead about 8-10 mph Sunday while gradually shifting from the west, to northwest, to northeast, and to the east by 7:00 p.m. Cloud cover could [...]

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A warm March sun is forecast to win over stubborn winter air chilled with only light winds from the northwest and north. The highest temperatures on the thermometer will struggle between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. while clouds increase in the afternoon. It may feel warmest from about noon until 3:00 p.m. when the Spring [...]

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No heavy rain is forecast overnight, but about one-half of inch could fall overnight, and a Saturday-to-Sunday total of one inch could fall by Sunday evening. The main concern with the weather is moderate rain combined with melting snow and poor road conditions — including large potholes and standing water. Temperatures are expected to rise [...]

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“Yes, you can tell what’s going on by looking outside, but we have 200 miles of streets, and the village is 8 miles long … This is another tool in our ongoing effort to perform more efficient snow and ice control and keep the streets as safe as we can,” said Mike Reynolds, Village of [...]

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Weather news for Arlington Heights tonight includes a low of 1°F at about 8 a.m. and a Wind Chill of about -17°F from 5 a.m. until 8 a.m. The Fox River is a rough border for the West suburbs and Northwest suburbs for the difference between a Wind Chill Advisory and no Wind Chill Advisory. [...]

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Saturday evening was the last sunset we’ll see until Friday, as shown from the football field at Christian Liberty Acadey. Record warmth, clouds, and thunderstorms are in store, followed by colder temperatures. At 8:00 a.m. the air temperature at Chicago O’Hare International Airport is 47°F, which is already 5° above the forecast high for today. [...]

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Warm today, might hit 80. Best chance for 80°F at about 5:00 p.m. Humid, especially evening and overnight. Cold is coming Thursday night. Freezing precipitation in South Dakota, but won’t be freezing here in the near future. Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high [...]

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