Northerly Island Weather Equipment Currently Inoperable

Severe Weather Possible from the Central Plains to the Northeast; Building Heat in the West; Fire Weather Concerns for the Southwest

Severe thunderstorms will be possible from the central Plains to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast on Monday. Hazardous heat will linger across the southern U.S. and build across the West through mid-week. Hot and dry conditions will fuel fire weather concerns for Interior Alaska and the Four Corners region through Monday. 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