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Trip Sisters- Episode 11 (8-11-18) -Dallas, TX

Sisters Colleen Kelly and Catie Keogh talk tips and trends on all things travel. This week they talked about their trip to Dallas, Texas. Also they speak with Philip Jones who lets us know the many reasons the Dallas-Fort Worth area is now the Number 1 visitor destination in the state.

Trip Sisters – Episode 10 – (8-4-18) – Chickasaw Country, OK​

Sisters Colleen Kelly and Catie Keogh talk tips and trends on all things travel. This week they talked about their trip to Chickasaw Country, Oklahoma. They talked with former Miss Oklahoma, Triana Browne, who is from there.​

The Steve Dahl Show – May 18, 2018 – Sample

Daddy is still home but feeling better everyday. Brendan is trying to fight male pattern baldness. Dag is playing a gig this weekend. Stever and the boys run their mouths about shoes in the house.

WEATHER – A mix of clouds and sun. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 89F.

Forecast Summary

Meteorologist Ray Stagich
WLS-AM Forecast
Wednesday, September 7, 2016

IT FEELS LIKE SUMMER THIS WEEK……COOLING DOWN TOWARD THE WEEKEND (BACK TO AVERAGE)…….Some heavy downpours at times this week…..

SUNRISE AND SUNSET
SEPTEMBER 7 2016 – SUNRISE 624 AM CDT SUNSET 714 PM CDT
SEPTEMBER 8 2016 – SUNRISE 625 AM CDT SUNSET 712 PM CDT

Today | A mix of clouds and sun. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 89F. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph.

Tonight | Thunderstorms. Low 74F. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 80%.

Tomorrow | Cloudy skies early will become partly cloudy later in the day. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 83F. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph.

Tomorrow night | A few clouds from time to time. Low around 65F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.

Friday | Scattered thunderstorms possible. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the upper 60s.

Saturday | Morning clouds followed by afternoon sun. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the mid 50s.

Sunday | Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the upper 50s.

Monday | Mainly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the low 60s.

Tuesday | Partly cloudy with a stray thunderstorm. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the low 60s.

WEATHER – Mostly sunny. High 82F.

Forecast Summary

Meteorologist Ray Stagich
WLS-AM Forecast
August 23, 2016

BEAUTIFUL START TO THE WORK WEEK WITH VERY COMFORTABLE TEMPS AND HUMIDITY. SHOWER AND STORM CHANCES RETURN WEDNESDAY.

SUNRISE AND SUNSET
AUGUST 23 2016 – SUNRISE 608 AM CDT SUNSET 739 PM CDT
AUGUST 24 2016 – SUNRISE 609 AM CDT SUNSET 737 PM CDT

Today | Mostly sunny. High 82F. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph.

Tonight | Scattered thunderstorms developing late. Low 69F. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.

Tomorrow | Variable clouds with scattered thunderstorms. High 82F. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%.

Tomorrow night | Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Low 69F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.

Thursday | A few thunderstorms possible. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the low 60s.

Friday | Plenty of sun. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the low 60s.

Saturday | Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the mid 60s.

Sunday | Thunderstorms early. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the upper 60s.

Monday | Partly cloudy. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the upper 60s.

WEATHER – Partly to mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A few storms may be severe. High 88F.

Forecast Summary
Meteorologist Ray Stagich
WLS-AM Forecast
Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Rain & storm chances increasing Wednesday afternoon and evening ahead of a plains cold front. Some storms could be on the strong side. Quieter weather Thursday through Saturday. More storms possible Sunday.Staying on the warm and humid side through late Wednesday. Somewhat more comfortable air arriving for the end of the work week and to start the weekend.

Strong winds and hail with heavy rain will be most likely early tonight.


SUNRISE AND SUNSET
JULY 13 2016 – SUNRISE 528 AM CDT SUNSET 826 PM CDT
JULY 14 2016 – SUNRISE 529 AM CDT SUNSET 826 PM CDT

Today | Partly to mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A few storms may be severe. High 88F. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%.

Tonight | Scattered thunderstorms during the evening. Partly cloudy skies after midnight. A few storms may be severe. Low near 70F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.

Tomorrow | Some clouds in the morning will give way to mainly sunny skies for the afternoon. High 89F. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph.

Tomorrow night | Clear skies. Low near 65F. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph.

Friday | More clouds than sun. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the low 60s.

Saturday | Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the mid 60s.

Sunday | Thunderstorms developing in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s and lows in the upper 60s
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Monday | Scattered thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s and lows in the upper 60s.

Tuesday | Partly cloudy. Highs in the low 90s and lows in the low 70s.

WEATHER – Abundant sunshine. High 82F.

Forecast Summary

Meteorologist Ray Stagich
WLS-AM Forecast
Monday, May 23, 2016

DRY, COMFORTABLE CONDITIONS TO CONTINUE THROUGH MONDAY THEN INCREASING LOW LEVEL MOISTURE BRINGS MORE HUMID CONDITIONS BY MIDWEEK. SCATTERED SHOWER AND THUNDERSTORM CHANCES IN THE FORECAST FROM TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.

SUNRISE AND SUNSET
MAY 23 2016 – SUNRISE 524 AM CDT SUNSET 814 PM CDT
MAY 24 2016 – SUNRISE 523 AM CDT SUNSET 814 PM CDT

Today | Abundant sunshine. High 82F. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight | Clear skies. Low 59F. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph.

Tomorrow | Partly cloudy with afternoon showers or thunderstorms. High 81F. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.

Tomorrow night | Scattered thunderstorms. Low 63F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.

Wednesday | Showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the low 60s.

Thursday | Morning clouds followed by afternoon sun. Highs in the mid 80s and lows in the upper 60s.

Friday | Scattered thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the mid 60s.

Saturday | Morning showers. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the mid 60s.

Sunday | Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the mid 60s.

WEATHER – Abundant sunshine. High 68F.

Forecast Summary

Meteorologist Ray Stagich
WLS-AM
Thursday, May 19th, 2016

A DRY SEASONAL FEEL THRU SATURDAY ALTHOUGH TEMPS ALONG THE LAKE WILL RUN ABOUT 10 DEGREES COOLER…WARMING UP THRU THE WEEKEND….80s expected sometime next week.

SUNRISE AND SUNSET
MAY 19 2016 – SUNRISE 527 AM CDT SUNSET 810 PM CDT
MAY 20 2016 – SUNRISE 526 AM CDT SUNSET 811 PM CDT

Today | Abundant sunshine. High 68F. Cooler by the lake. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight | Generally clear. Low 47F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow | Partly cloudy. High near 70F. (cooler lake) Winds E at 10 to 15 mph.

Tomorrow night | Partly cloudy skies. Low around 50F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday | Mostly sunny. Highs in the low 70s (cooler lake) and lows in the low 50s.

Sunday | Mainly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the low 50s.

Monday | Abundant sunshine. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the low 60s.

Tuesday | Scattered thunderstorms possible. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the low 60s.

Wednesday | Scattered thunderstorms possible. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the low 60s.

WEATHER – Lots of sunshine. High 76F.

Forecast Summary

Meteorologist Ray Stagich
WLS-AM 
Thursday, August 27th, 2015

After a dry Thursday, rain may develop from later Friday into Saturday..

High yesteday ONLY 67!!!!

THE CHICAGO-OHARE CLIMATE NORMALS FOR TODAY
NORMAL RECORD YEAR
MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE (F) 81 97 1973
1953
1948
MINIMUM TEMPERATURE (F) 62 47 1982

SUNRISE AND SUNSET
AUGUST 27 2015……..SUNRISE 612 AM CDT SUNSET 734 PM CDT
AUGUST 28 2015……..SUNRISE 613 AM CDT SUNSET 732 PM CDT

Today | Lots of sunshine. High 76F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight | Some clouds. Low 59F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow | Mostly cloudy skies. High near 80F. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph.

Tomorrow night | Overcast with showers at times. Low 66F. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.

Saturday | Scattered thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the low 60s.

Sunday | A few clouds. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the low 60s.

Monday | Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s and lows in the mid 60s.

WEATHER – Clouds turning to sun. High 85°F.

Meteorologist Ray Stagich
WLS-AM
Tuesday, June 9th, 2015

Ray’s Note: Mild weather continues. It might get close to 90 tomorrow, but not quite sure if we will hit it, however. End of the week looks a little stormy.

SUNRISE AND SUNSET
JUNE 9 2015 – SUNRISE 516 AM CDT SUNSET 826 PM CDT
JUNE 10 2015 – SUNRISE 516 AM CDT SUNSET 826 PM CDT

Today |
Some clouds early…maybe some fog in spots….then a good deal of sunshine. High near 85F. Cooler by the lake. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight | Clear to partly cloudy. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 69F. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph.

Tomorrow | Generally sunny despite a few afternoon clouds. High 87F. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph.

Tomorrow night | Partly cloudy. Low 61F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday | Showers. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the low 60s.

Friday | Thunderstorms. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the low 60s.

Saturday | Cloudy. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the low 60s.

Weather – Cloudy early with peeks of sunshine expected late. High 82F.

Meteorologist Ray Stagich
WLS-AM
Thursday, June 4th, 2015

Temperatures will warm up into Thursday and then cool back down on Friday.

SUNRISE AND SUNSET
JUNE 4 2015 – SUNRISE 517 AM CDT SUNSET 823 PM CDT
JUNE 5 2015 – SUNRISE 517 AM CDT SUNSET 823 PM CDT

Today | Cloudy early with peeks of sunshine expected late. High 82F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight | Partly cloudy early followed by cloudy skies overnight, passing showers. Low 63F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow | Passing showers…especially early then, breezy and Cloudy. High near 67F (falling later??) (cooler lake)Winds NNE at 10 to 20 mph.

Tomorrow night | Some clouds early will give way to generally clear conditions overnight. Low 53F. Winds NNE at 10 to 20 mph.

Saturday | Partly cloudy. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the upper 50s.

Sunday | Showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the low 60s.

Monday | Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the low 60s.

WEATHER – Breezy with partly cloudy skies. High near 60F.

Meteorologist Ray Stagich
WLS-AM
Monday, June 1st, 2015

Ray’s Note:
Crazy cool yesterday and today!! Temperatures will gradually warm as we head through the upcoming work week. Looks like a mainly dry week too.

SUNRISE AND SUNSET
JUNE 1 2015 – SUNRISE 519 AM CDT SUNSET 820 PM CDT
JUNE 2 2015 – SUNRISE 518 AM CDT SUNSET 821 PM CDT

Today | Breezy at time and Partly cloudy skies. High near 60F. Cooler by the lake. Winds NE at 10 to 20 mph.

Tonight | A clear sky. Low near 45F. Winds NNE at 10 to 20 mph.

Tomorrow | A mainly sunny sky. High 68F. Cooler by the lake. Winds ENE at 10 to 15 mph.

Tomorrow night | Mostly clear. Low 51F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday | Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s (cooler lake) and lows in the upper 50s.

Thursday | Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the upper 50s.

Friday | Showers. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the upper 50s.

WEATHER – Overcast. Passing sprinkles and showers. High 48F.

Meteorologist Ray Stagich
WLS-AM
4:00AM CT Forecast
Wednesday, May 20th, 2015

Ray’s Note:
Looks like a cool and quiet weather pattern (lake breezes) in place through Wednesday. Latest computer models are a little more aggressive with rain chances during the later half of Memorial Day weekend. Warmer weather on the way for the weekend.

THE CHICAGO-OHARE CLIMATE NORMALS FOR TODAY
NORMAL RECORD YEAR
MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE (F) 71 95 1977
MINIMUM TEMPERATURE (F) 49 33 2002

SUNRISE AND SUNSET
MAY 20 2015 – SUNRISE 527 AM CDT SUNSET 810 PM CDT
MAY 21 2015 – SUNRISE 526 AM CDT SUNSET 811 PM CDT

Today | Overcast. Passing sprinkles and showers. High 48F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight | Cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy after midnight. Low 43F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow | Sunshine and clouds mixed. High 69F. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph.

Tomorrow night | Mainly clear skies. Low 47F. WSW winds shifting to N at 10 to 15 mph.

Friday | More sun than clouds. Highs in the mid 60s. Cooler by the lake. Lows in the mid 40s.

Saturday | Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the mid 50s.

Sunday | A few thunderstorms possible. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the low 60s.

Monday | Showers possible. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the low 60s.

WEATHER – Windy with increasing clouds. High around 55F.

Meteorologist Ray Stagich
WLS
Tuesday, April 21st, 2015

Today | Wind Advisory from 11am-7pm – Windy with increasing clouds. High around 55F. Winds W at 20 to 30 mph.

WINNEBAGO-BOONE-MCHENRY-LAKE IL-OGLE-LEE-DE KALB-KANE-DUPAGE-COOK-LA SALLE-KENDALL-GRUNDY-WILL-KANKAKEE-LIVINGSTON-IROQUOIS-FORD-LAKE IN-PORTER-NEWTON-JASPER-BENTON

INCLUDING THE CITIES OF…ROCKFORD…BELVIDERE…WOODSTOCK…
WAUKEGAN…OREGON…DIXON…DEKALB…AURORA…WHEATON…CHICAGO…OTTAWA…OSWEGO…MORRIS…JOLIET…KANKAKEE…PONTIAC…
WATSEKA…PAXTON…GARY…VALPARAISO…MOROCCO…RENSSELAER…FOWLER

ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CDT /NOON EDT/ THIS MORNING

TO 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ THIS EVENING…

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHICAGO HAS ISSUED A WIND
ADVISORY…WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CDT /NOON EDT/ THIS
MORNING TO 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ THIS EVENING.

* TIMING…LATE MORNING THROUGH LATE AFTERNOON TODAY.

* WINDS…WEST 25 TO 35 MPH WITH FREQUENT GUSTS TO 45 MPH. A FEW GUSTS TO 50 MPH POSSIBLE.

* IMPACTS…DRIVING CAN BECOME DIFFICULT…ESPECIALLY FOR NORTH-SOUTH ORIENTED ROADS AND HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. SMALL TREE LIMBS ARE SUSCEPTIBLE AT WIND GUSTS OF THIS MAGNITUDE.

Tonight | Partly cloudy skies. Low 34F. Winds WNW at 15 to 25 mph.

Tomorrow | Partly cloudy. Gusty winds in the afternoon. High 52F. Winds WNW at 20 to 30 mph.

Thursday | Sunshine. Highs in the mid 50s and lows in the mid 30s.

Friday | A few clouds. Highs in the mid 50s and lows in the low 40s.

Saturday | Rain. Highs in the upper 40s and lows in the mid 30s.

Sunday | Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s and lows in the upper 30s.

WEATHER: Storms may produce large hail and strong winds. High 73F.

 


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WLS FORECAST 
Ray Stagich
Thursday, April 9, 2015

A slow moving system keeps t-storms in the forecast through Thursday with Thursday being the highest risk day for severe weather in Chicago. Drier and pleasant weather after that should take us through the upcoming weekend.
DENSE FOG ADVISORY NEAR THE LAKE UNTIL 9AM
Today | Another round of showers and thunderstorms scattered around this morning followed by strong to severe thunderstorms likely this afternoon – heavy downpours are possible. Storms may produce large hail and strong winds. (isolated tornado) High 73F. Winds S at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 90%.

Tonight | Windy with scattered thunderstorms early. Then mainly cloudy after midnight. Low 41F.
Winds WSW at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50%. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.

Tomorrow | Partly cloudy skies with gusty winds. High 62F. Winds W at 20 to 30 mph. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.

Tomorrow night | Mostly clear skies. Low 36F. WNW winds at 15 to 25 mph, decreasing to 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday | Abundant sunshine. Highs in the low 60s and lows in the mid 40s.

Sunday | Plenty of sun. Highs in the upper 60s and lows in the low 50s.

Monday | More sun than clouds. Highs in the upper 60s and lows in the low 50s.