Thanks to the deluge late Friday into Saturday, July 2010 now ranks as the 4th wettest on record. 8.16" is our current rainfall total at O'Hare, ranking just behind 8.33" in 1982, 8.98" in 1957, and 9.56" in 1889. I think there at least one more chance to add to the total before month's end. That comes on what will be the hottest day of the week, Wednesday. A cold front will trigger scattered storms before ushering in a 10-degree temperature drop for Thursday and Friday. With ample moisture in place by that time, any storm could produce significant rainfall. I think first place is safe, but 2nd is in jeopardy!
Mike
