Weather Report: Chicagoland Bracing for Unseasonably Warm Days
The Unusual September Weather
If you didn’t look at a calendar and judged only by the weather, it would be hard to tell it’s the last day of September in Chicagoland. In fact, the weather will feel more like a summer day on Monday, with plenty of sunshine and high temperatures approaching 80 inland. However, an easterly wind will keep highs in the lower 70s near the lake.
Early-morning temps were already well into the 60s for much of Chicagoland, which is about 9 degrees above the normal low for this time of year. Monday is expected to be off to a warm start, with the warm air expected to spread throughout the day.
A Shift in the Weather Pattern
A cold front is forecast to sweep down from Canada on Tuesday, creating breezy conditions and high temperatures closer to 70 inland. Despite the cooldown, the temperature will still be above normal for this time of year.
Back to Warmer Temperatures
Temperatures are expected to bounce back towards 80 by Thursday, with more sunshine and temperatures in the 70s showing in the early forecast for the first weekend of October. It’s unclear whether this warmer trend will continue into October, but for now, it looks like a nice stretch of weather ahead.
Forecast
TODAY: Partly cloudy and warmer. Cooler by the lake. Winds ENE at 5-10 mph. High 78, 72 by the lake.
TONIGHT: Partly cloudy evening with increasing clouds overnight. Winds ENE/SSW at 5-10 mph. Low 63.
TOMORROW: Slight chance of AM showers, then clearing and breezy. Winds WNW at 10-20 mph, gusts to 30. High 70.
EXTENDED OUTLOOK: More sunshine on Wednesday, and while temps start out chilly Wednesday morning, we’ll see temps bouncing back to the mid- to low 70s in the afternoon. Even warmer on Thursday, with highs near 80.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Chicagoland is expecting an unseasonably warm stretch of weather, with temperatures approaching 80 degrees on Monday and potentially staying in the 70s for most of the week. While a cold front is expected to bring temperatures back down temporarily, the forecast indicates that temperatures will bounce back up by Thursday. Whether this warmer trend will continue into October remains to be seen, but for now, it’s looking like a nice stretch of weather ahead.
FAQs
Q: Will the weather stay this warm all week?
A: The cold front expected on Tuesday will bring temperatures back down, but they are expected to bounce back up by Thursday.
Q: How high will temperatures reach on Thursday?
A: Highs are expected to reach near 80 degrees on Thursday.
Q: Will it be windy on Tuesday?
A: Yes, breezy conditions are expected on Tuesday with winds up to 20 mph and gusts to 30.
Q: Will it rain on Monday?
A: There is a slight chance of morning showers on Monday, but the day is expected to clear and be mostly sunny.
