Monday afternoon’s thunderstorms brought an abrupt end to a hot, steamy day here. Outflow from the thunderstorms brought a rush of dense cold air to the surface dropping temperatures nearly 30º in less than an hour’s time. The heat relief is only temporary, however, with heat and humidity expected to return Tuesday, along with more thunderstorms.
Here are some of the largest temperature drops as recorded on our WeatherBug network.
Hoffman Estates 93º down to 64º a drop of 29º
Wilmette 94º down to 66º a drop of 28º
Algonquin 92º down to 67º a drop of 27º
Chicago Lincoln Park 96º down to 72º a drop of 24º
South Elgin 92º down to 69º a dop of 23º
Holy crap! Earlier today it was hot and sunny. Then black clouds rolled in – it’s very dark outside still – and apparently the temperatures took a dive. It’s a relief, and we need the rain, but a nearly 30 degree drop is really amazing. It’s like they say – if you don’t like the weather in the (insert local town, village, or municipality) area, wait 20 minutes.
would love to have some of that rain and cool stuff. We’ve got 100’s + for the next 7 days and the whole state is on fire. Can’t see the mountains – breathing sucks. I-15 to Vegas is still closed around Beaver. And we aren’t even in the really fire danger month!!!