Chicago Weather: Highs Hit the 80s Again Today with Tons of Sunshine
Current Weather Outlook
Chicago will experience sunny and warm weather with highs in the mid-to-upper 80s through Saturday. FOX 32’s Mike Caplan breaks down today’s weather outlook.
The Brief
• Chicago will experience sunny and warm weather with highs in the mid-to-upper 80s through Saturday.
• A partial lunar eclipse, peaking at 9:44 p.m. with 9% coverage, will be visible on the night of the Harvest moon.
Sunny and Warm Weather Ahead
Sunny and warm sums up Chicago for the next few days. Highs today through Saturday will be in the mid-to-upper 80s, with lows each night ranging from some mid-upper 50s in the burbs to mid 60s in the urban heat island.
Rain Chances Ahead
There are some suspicious blips of green on various computer forecast models between Friday and Monday, suggesting chances for rain. I think the highest chance for any rainfall will be tied to a cold front Sunday night into Monday. Temperatures won’t be as warm Sunday and Monday.
Partial Lunar Eclipse
Reminder about the partial lunar eclipse. It will take place between 9:12 p.m. and 10:17pm with the peak coverage of the moon behind the earth’s shadow at 9:44 p.m. At maximum eclipse only 9% of the moon will be darkened. This is the Harvest Moon and it is a supermoon, so named due to the relative closeness of the moon in its elliptical path around the earth.
Conclusion
Overall, Chicago can expect sunny and warm weather for the next few days, with highs in the mid-to-upper 80s. However, there is a chance of rain ahead, with the highest chance coming Sunday night into Monday. Don’t forget to look up at the night sky and catch the partial lunar eclipse on the night of the Harvest moon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the chances of rain in Chicago over the next few days?
A: There are some suspicious blips of green on various computer forecast models between Friday and Monday, suggesting chances for rain. However, the highest chance of rainfall will be tied to a cold front Sunday night into Monday.
Q: What is the partial lunar eclipse and how can I see it?
A: The partial lunar eclipse will take place on the night of the Harvest moon, between 9:12 p.m. and 10:17pm, with the peak coverage of the moon behind the earth’s shadow at 9:44 p.m. You can catch a glimpse of the moon in the night sky.
Q: What is a supermoon?
A: A supermoon is a term used to describe the relative closeness of the moon in its elliptical path around the earth, resulting in a larger-than-usual appearance in the night sky.
