Special Weather Statement issued June 5 at 3:49PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Poor air quality has expanded across portions of Illinois and Indiana this afternoon due to Canadian wildfire smoke. This has led particulate levels to increase above the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category of the EPA Air Quality Index. Recommended actions include reducing prolonged activities or heavy exertion outdoors. Active children, older adults, and people with pulmonary or respiratory disease such as asthma should avoid prolonged activities or heavy exertion outdoors. Please visit www.airnow.gov for the latest information.
Air Quality Alert issued June 5 at 1:30PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has extended the Air Pollution Action Day for the greater Chicago Metropolitan Area and IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT FRIDAY NIGHT. A Chicago area "Air Pollution Action Day" is declared when weather conditions are such that widespread ozone and or particulate levels are expected to be at or above the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG) category of the Air Quality Index for multiple days. Wildfire smoke is expected to continue to have an impact on particulate levels with daily 24 hour AQI forecasts at USG or higher through Friday. USG category - Active
Air Quality Alert issued June 4 at 12:54PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has declared an Air Pollution Action Day for the greater Chicago Metropolitan Area, which is IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT THURSDAY NIGHT. A Chicago area "Air Pollution Action Day" is declared when weather conditions are such that widespread ozone and or particulate levels are expected to be at or above the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG) category of the Air Quality Index for multiple days. Wildfire smoke is expected to continue to have an impact on particulate levels with the daily 24-hour AQI forecast expected to remain in the USG category today and tomorrow. Active
FEMA Provides $1.6 Million to the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
FEMA Provides $1.6 Million to the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago CHICAGO - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that $1,602,360 in federal funding has been made available to the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago for critical medical services provided during the COVID-19 pandemic. This grant funding is part of the recovery efforts for the federal disaster declaration of March 26, 2020. This funding will reimburse the Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago for emergency response and protective measures taken during the pandemic, including costs for
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 22 at 3:22PM CDT until May 23 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves of 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers.
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 22 at 3:22PM CDT until May 22 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves of 3 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers. For information on swim advisories or bans at Chicago beaches: www. cpdbeaches. com.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) Runway Redesignation
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) Runway redesignation will be taking place on June 12, 2025. Runway 13C/31C will become Runway 13L/31R. Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) Runway Redesignation Matt Laiter MDW ATC Runway Safety Program Manager Matt.Laiter@faa.gov
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 21 at 2:57PM CDT until May 23 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Indiana Lake Michigan beaches. Waves of 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM CDT Thursday through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers.
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 21 at 2:57PM CDT until May 22 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Cook County Lake Michigan beaches. Waves of 3 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers. For information on swim advisories or bans at Chicago beaches: www. cpdbeaches. com.
Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 5:28AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Strong east to southeast winds with gusts around 45 mph will through mid morning along the southwest edge of a region of precipitation. These strong winds may cause difficult driving conditions for high profile vehicles, particularly on north to south oriented roads.