Although this may look cool, this upper level low pressure system was the root behind many complaints over this past week. With its inability to move, the Great Lakes Region has experienced persistent rain and cooler temperatures that it has not seen in awhile. As it sat and swirled over Lake Michigan, not only was the Great Lakes Region experiencing the repercussions of this stubborn system but so did the rest of the eastern half of the United States. As it continues to push off eastward, this system looks to bring severe weather to the Ohio Valley this afternoon.
Just when we think we are in for some relief from the rain and cooler temps, another system is to sweep through again this afternoon. While this one will not stay around for a week, it will bring a chance for some showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Temperature changes are not too significant behind this front, but windy conditions are expected with its passing. Wind gusts of up to 50 miles per hour are expected in northern Illinois this afternoon and into early tomorrow morning.
Speaking of windy conditions...
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for the area shaded in purple. Specifically in northern Illinois, the wind advisory is in effect from 2 PM today until 5 AM tomorrow morning. The National Weather Service's criteria for a wind advisory is winds of 35 miles per hour are to be expected.
~Meteorologist Heather Brinkmann
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