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Chicago, IL Weather Forecast & Essentials

From Jennifer Roche,
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Honestly, I think the longer you live here, the less you talk about Chicago weather, or at least, the less you want to. But, you still need the essential info just the same.

Forecast and Current Conditions - Chicago, IL :

National Weather Service Forecast - Chicago
Get the 7-day Chicago area forecast and current conditions, view radar and satellite images, and more through the U.S.'s official weather service.

Watches, Warnings, and Advisories - Chicago, IL :

Chicago Hazardous Weather Alerts
Is there a severe weather warning in effect for the Chicago area? Find the most recently issued alerts for our area from the National Weather Service via this link.

School & Business Closings due to Snow, Other Reasons - Chicago, IL :

The Emergency Closings Center
This emergency center site is operated by the Chicago Tribune, and it coordinates closing alerts for schools, businesses, preschools and other organizations. They update it every 15 minutes.

O'Hare and Midway Airport Weather Delays - Chicago, IL Weather :

FAA Real-Time Weather and Airport Delays at O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
This Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) site gives you real-time airline delays due to weather and other reasons at Chicago's O'Hare airport.

FAA Real-Time Weather and Airport Delays at Chicago's Midway Airport (MDW)
This Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) site gives you real-time airline delays due to weather and other reasons at Chicago's Midway Airport.

Marine Forecast for Lake Michigan :

National Weather Service Nearshore Marine Forecast - Lake Michigan
This is the official text marine forecast from the National Weather Service. It covers the area from Winthrop Harbor at the northern border of Illinois, down across the shores of Lake Michigan, to Michigan City, IN. It also extends for five nautical miles into Lake Michigan. It's mainly issued from April through December.

National Weather Service Open Water Forecast for Lake Michigan
This is the forecast for the open waters of Lake Michigan beyond five nautical miles of the shoreline.
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