This is crazy it was like 55-60 deg. last Sat.....


Chicago sets new record high today

May 10, 2011 4:59 PM| No Comments



The official thermometer at O'Hare Field topped out at 90 degrees late this afternoon, breaking the old record for this date of 89 degrees set in 1896.

Other high temperatures from across the area include:

92F Elgin

91F Chicago- Midway

91F Joliet

76F Chicago- Loop

74F Lincoln Park

68F Highland Park

Areas along the lakefront were up to 25 degrees cooler due to a lake breeze that strengthened as the afternoon progressed.

In addition, the 4PM temperature this afternoon in Chicago was warmer than many notable tropical and warm weather locations.

90F Chicago

88F Miami

84F Cancun, Mexico

84F Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

71F Phoenix

67F Las Vegas