More Wind Inbound:Meteorological spring has certainly made its presence felt as it's been a notably windy start to the season. Through the first month and a week, the airport has observed 27 days with peak winds between 20 to 39 mph along with two high-impact days where winds soared above the 60 mph mark.
Looking ahead, the wind briefly takes a break today, with lighter breezes allowing for a calmer feel across the region. That quiet period will be short-lived as winds will ramp up again Wednesday ahead of our next frontal passage. At times, gusts may climb into the 35-40 miles-per-hour range. Those stronger south to southwesterly winds will play a massive role in a more significant climb in temperatures, sending afternoon highs from the mid 40s today to the upper 60s by Wednesday afternoon.
Active to the South:With the jet stream to the south late this week into the upcoming weekend, severe weather potential will be best across the southern plains. The Storm Prediction Center has highlighted a 15% (Slight Risk equivalent) for portions of Texas on Saturday, then for portions of Texas and Oklahoma Sunday.
The window for any severe weather potential across northern Illinois doesn't appear to arrive until the late Sunday-Monday time frame. At this point, potential remains uncertain as the forecast will go through several changes over the coming days. For the time being, the Storm Prediction Center has highlighted a 15% risk area for Monday, stretching from central Texas northward into southern Iowa.
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