CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2022.
All right turning to you Albert I know You've been busy because we've had some Severe weather tornadoes downstate it's January right early January we're Talking about severe weather and Tornadoes and in just the last hour We're learning from the National Weather Service of a confirmed tornado earlier This afternoon this is going to be to The north of Champaign Illinois in Gibson City reports of two homes damaged There as well as some power lines down The weather service is going to do a Full survey tomorrow but this is what Happens when you have unusually warm air Ahead of a cold front the front now Moving through our area you see all the Showers and storms well off now towards The east of us and we're just left with Really just some sprinkles especially Here in Jasper County so no more severe Weather at least the threat of severe Weather we didn't have any active Warnings in our area and we're thankful For that there's a look at the front for Tonight with temperatures falling slowly Behind it in the low 40s it's still in The mid 40s though at Midway still in The mid 50s in Valparaiso and Rensselaer Where we had near 60 degree temperatures Earlier today and that's why we were so Concerned with that warm humid air are Headed this cold front you have those Two Clash of air masses you get
Thunderstorms to get going and we did See that some of which spit out some Small hail below severe weather limits But thankfully no tornadoes all right Back here at home this is a live look From the Hancock looking down to the South visibility has improved in a big Way as we sit at 43 right now west wind At five miles per hour some thick fog Still being reported in and around O'hare and northward to Waukegan but That will start to disappear in the next Hour as we head closer to midnight maybe Some lingering fog right along the Lakeshore but we'll be done with the Dense fog next 45 minutes to an hour Across the area tomorrow morning 8 A.M Temperatures chillier behind this front Low to mid 30's we're stuck in the 30s For tomorrow overcast Skies maybe a Couple of flurries or areas of sprinkles But it looks like the best chance for Measurable snowfall comes in on Thursday This is a look at Thursday at lunchtime Quick little system comes in out of the West with some widely scattered snow Showers will be possible on another day Spent in the 30s latest projections on On how much snow we could see not a lot Of dusting to maybe maybe as much as an Inch in some isolated locations but not A lot of snow considering we get a lot Of snow maybe as much as you know two Feet or still with some of these events
That come in this time of the year but Not this time of the year at least not Right now mostly cloudy and 36 degrees On Friday we're looking at temperatures That stay in the 30s even as we head Towards this weekend the weekend at Least on Saturday will bring us another Opportunity for some passing snow Showers right now a little too early to Talk about accumulation but also doesn't Look to be that big of a deal at least At this point and temperatures will be In the upper 30s Monday and Tuesday of Next week we've got severe weather and We've got snow we've got it all yeah but Not the two feet yet no we don't we Don't want that if we can deal with that You can hold off hold it off
Sports Events Culture in Chicago
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Sports Events Culture in Chicago
Sports culture in Chicago has been recognized as being among the best in the world. Chicago sports fans are known for being loyal and fierce. Some Chicago sports teams have won championships and have received awards for their performances. This includes the Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears, and the Chicago Blackhawks.
The city is home to several major sports teams, which help fund and sponsor programs and initiatives for children. For example, the Chicago Blackhawks have been involved in partnerships with the Chicago White Sox and have won two Stanley Cups in 2010. In addition, the Bears have helped fund Nerf football programs for kids. These programs help prepare kids for high school football.
Another important aspect of sports is that they bring people together. Through their extreme raw emotions and a sense of joy, sports create a community of supporters. Many times, a sport can raise awareness about important issues, such as violence in schools. As a result, sports have been an integral part of the city’s renaissance.
Sports events in the city have also helped to generate billions of dollars for the local economy. In fact, the sports industry has generated more than $460 million for the state of Illinois, according to the National Sporting Goods Association. That number is only a fraction of the money that comes from sports. If you’re interested in attending a major sporting event, be sure to check the venue’s website and/or office before making your plans.