Every first Tuesday of the month here in the Chicago metro area...

They test the tornado warning sirens. They've been doing it since I was a little kid (probably before I was even born) and it's nothing new, but I always have to check the weather when they do it in case it's not a drill. Lol.

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AthrillatheHunt · 51-55, M

I was in Chicago on Tuesday July 1 this year . Swam in Lake Michigan

NativePortlander1970

@AthrillatheHunt How many discarded needles did you pull out after your swim?

AthrillatheHunt · 51-55, M

@NativePortlander1970 hahah none. It was really hot that day

NativePortlander1970

@AthrillatheHunt The upper midwest does tend to get a bit steamy by july.

AthrillatheHunt · 51-55, M

@NativePortlander1970 I was only in CHI for 36 hours (a planned layover on the way to Alaska ). I loved it

NativePortlander1970

@AthrillatheHunt Did you make it to the zoo?

AthrillatheHunt · 51-55, M

@NativePortlander1970 no. Ate an Al's beef sandwich , swam at oak street beach, did a boat tour. Stayed only 1 night

AthrillatheHunt · 51-55, M

@AthrillatheHunt sorry meant Ohio street beach

JamesBugman

@AthrillatheHunt So when the alarm went off you ran into the lake? Not sure that would save you.