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Chicago residents can expect a roller coaster of weather this week, with a brief respite from the heat before temperatures climb back into the 90s. Scattered thunderstorms are also in the forecast, so it's important to stay informed and pre...
The Chicago area is experiencing a dynamic weather pattern. Monday night saw showers and thunderstorms moving into Illinois from the southwest. While most areas will dry out by Wednesday morning, a beautiful stretch of seasonal temperatures and low humidity is expected. However, this break will be short-lived, as Friday marks the beginning of another heat wave. Saturday is expected to bring heat indices in the 100s.
Scattered severe storms are also a concern. The main area of concern for heavy rains and gusty winds is west of Interstate 55. McHenry and Lake counties remain under a flood watch. The storms are fueled by humid conditions and potentially enhanced by evapotranspiration from cornfields, known as "corn sweat."
Here's a day-by-day breakdown: * **Tuesday:** Partly cloudy with temperatures in the mid-80s and high humidity. Isolated thunderstorms possible between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. * **Wednesday:** Refreshing weather in the low to mid-80s with much lower humidity. * **Thursday:** Slightly cooler, with temperatures in the low 80s and ample sunshine. * **Friday:** Temperatures climb back into the upper 80s and low 90s. * **Saturday:** High humidity returns, with heat indices near 100 degrees and high temperatures in the mid-90s. * **Sunday:** Cold front expected to bring the best chances for showers and thunderstorms.
"Corn sweat," or evapotranspiration, is the process by which corn plants release water vapor into the atmosphere. This can increase atmospheric moisture and potentially contribute to the intensity of storms.
Areas west of Interstate 55, including McHenry, Lake, DeKalb, Kane, and LaSalle counties, are at a marginal risk of severe storms.
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