Northerly Island Weather Equipment Currently Inoperable

Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. Read More >

Public Information Statement National Weather Service Chicago IL 1135 AM CDT Sun May 27 2018 /1235 PM EDT Sun May 27 2018/ ...NORTHERLY ISLAND WEATHER EQUIPMENT CURRENTLY INOPERABLE... The weather equipment at Northerly Island is currently inoperable. Technicians have been notified and are assessing the problem. However, it is unclear at this time when service will be restored. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. An alternative lakefront site for downtown weather is Calumet Harbor. The link for that information is www.ndbc.noaa.gov/station_page.php?station=cmti2. $$ ACS