Temperatures Briefly Dip Closer to Normal over the Weekend before Another Significant Warm-up Early Next Week That Sees Highs Surge to Nearly 20-Degrees Above Normal

Daytime highs were nearly 10 degrees cooler across the Chicago area Wednesday afternoon, but still remained above normal. About half the allotted sunshine occurred Wednesday, but much more potential sunshine is expected on Thursday, continuing what has been an exceptionally sunny month so far.

Wednesday Highs: How Far from Normal?

Across the country, temperatures averaged above normal for a large chunk of the lower 48 on Wednesday.

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Warmer than normal conditions, by and large, are in firm control through the end of October and the opening days of November.

U.S. Temperature Outlook

Temperatures briefly dip closer to normal over the weekend before another significant warm-up early next week that sees highs surge to nearly 20-degrees above normal.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the temperature outlook for the weekend?
A: Temperatures will dip closer to normal over the weekend before another significant warm-up early next week.

Q: What is the temperature outlook for next week?
A: Highs will surge to nearly 20-degrees above normal early next week.

Q: How warm as the past few days been in Chicago?
A: Temperatures have been running nearly 5-degrees above normal in the past few days.

Q: How warm will it be this fall?
A: Warmer than normal conditions are expected to continue through the end of October and into early November.