Chicago First Alert Weather: Sunny skies, warm winds for Tuesday
A high of 87 degrees in Chicago would be 18 degrees above normal.
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Albert Ramon is the chief meteorologist for CBS News Chicago. Albert joined the First Alert Weather Team in October 2021.
Before coming to CBS, Albert was chief meteorologist at the News Nation Network based in Chicago. While at the network, he covered landfalling hurricanes, blizzards, wildfires and tornado outbreaks for the entire country.
Albert also spent more than a decade at KVUE-TV in Austin, Texas, where he served as chief meteorologist. While in Austin, Albert won two regional Emmy Awards and several Associated Press Awards, including for Best Weathercast.
Before Austin, Albert also worked in Corpus Christi, Texas, at the CBS affiliate, where he also served as a chief meteorologist.
Albert holds degrees in Broadcast Meteorology from Mississippi State University and in Communication/Media Studies from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
Albert has earned Seals of Approval from both the American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Association.
You can watch Albert's forecast weekdays at 5, 6, and 10 p.m.
A high of 87 degrees in Chicago would be 18 degrees above normal.
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According to CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon, heavy rainfall overnight could trigger flash flooding.
The main threat will be from isolated intense storms producing hail and a brief tornado.
According to CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon, a few downpours will be possible for Tuesday morning, which could cause ponding on roadways.
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Rain chances decrease after 8 a.m., then expect some clearing in the afternoon with highs in the upper 70s.
According to CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon, lows tonight will be in the mid to upper 50s under a clearing sky. Low 50s are expected in the far western suburbs.
Humidity levels will slowly increase by Labor Day, then it will be noticeably muggier by Tuesday and Wednesday with highs in the low 90s.
Sunny skies and a south wind will boost highs to the mid-80s for Friday.
Sunny skies and comfortable for Thursday. Highs will be in the mid to upper 70s inland, but staying in the low 70s near the lake.
A Beach Hazard for dangerous swimming conditions is in effect until 4 a.m. Thursday morning.
Our next cold front arrives Tuesday afternoon, according to CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon.
It'll be hotter and more humid for Sunday, with highs in the low 90s. The humid air will make it feel like 100 degrees in many locations in the afternoon.