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What's in the Morton Grove Clouds
Always had a hunch for the weather and think you can feel it in your bones? Then check your stats with Morton Grove's own meteorologist.
Morton Grove’s Weekend Planner
Saturday: Some sunshine in the morning followed by increasing clouds by early afternoon. 40 percent chance of a few showers/t-storms from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday. Rain Amounts: 0.10 to 0.35 inches. Low temp: 48 degrees Fahrenheit. High temp: 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Wind: South to southwest at 10-20 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
Sunday: Partly to mostly cloudy. Low temp: 48 degrees Fahrenheit. High temp: 56 degrees Fahrenheit. Wind: North at 8-16 mph with gusts to 20 mph.
Monday: Partly sunny. Low temp: 41 degrees Fahrenheit. High temp: 59 degrees Fahrenheit. Wind: Northeast at 4-9 mph.
Keep those light spring jackets handy-especially in the evening and early morning.
Weather by Request Weather: April 29 to May 6 in Morton Grove
It will begin to feel like more like spring over the next week with a pattern change in store for the area. Warmer and drier times are ahead with finally some nice views of the sun!
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Temperature Trends: Temperatures will average closer to normal.
Precipitation Trends: Believe it or not, rain will average below normal.
Severe Weather Potential: The risk of severe thunderstorms is low during the period.
Drought Potential: No drought is expected this spring and summer season.
Flood Potential: The risk of flooding is very low over the next seven days.
General Weather Discussion for the Week Ahead
High pressure in control brings an awesome Friday to much of the Midwest with generous amounts of sunshine and temperatures climbing into the 60s. While a good percentage of the weekend will be rain-free, a cool front approaching from the west will bring our next chance of showers and perhaps a few t-storms to the area by Saturday night and early Sunday. These will be hit and miss and not everyone will see them. As the front pushes to the south on Sunday, May 1, a few showers are possible in the afternoon and evening to our south over downstate Illinois. Drier air moving into our region should suppress the rain to our south and southeast.
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Better weather will start off the beginning of May with more of a zonal flow setting up or a west to east jet-stream configuration. This means storm systems are progressive, more spaced out and there is less moisture to work with which means less rain and more time to get out and enjoy. Temperatures will also warm up nicely between May 3 and May 6, with high temps in the 60s and lows in the mid 40s. A fast-moving front may produce a few showers and thunderstorms late on Thursday, May 5 with possibly a few lingering sprinkles or light showers early on Friday, May 6.
Overall, no big storm systems are expected and the risk of severe weather will be low. It should be noted that the most active months for severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in the Chicago area are May and the beginning of June, so now is the time to review severe weather safety rules.
