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Current Weather Conditions
THURSDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers, perhaps a thunderstorm or two likely to continue for at least half the metro area. Low: 48.
FRIDAY: A good deal of cloudiness persists another day, perhaps a few brief glimpses of sunshine. Spotty sprinkles possible in the morning, but more widespread scattered showers possible late in the day and in the early evening. Northwest winds shift northeast 5-15 mph and lead to another large temperature spread ranging from the lower to middle 60s inland to the lower 50s near Lake Michigan. High: 63.
FRIDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy and modestly cooler. A few lingering spotty showers possible during the evening. Low: 43.
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Current Conditions
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Next Few Hours
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Looking Ahead
Looking Ahead
Eta Aquarid meteor shower
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, remnants of Halley’s comet, peaks this weekend and into next week.
8 p.m. sunset approaching
Daylight continues to lengthen, with the first 8 p.m. or later sunset only 10 days away in Chicagoland!
May’s warming trend
Normal highs rise from 65 on May 1 to 76 degrees by the end of the month, as we continue to move closer to summer.
More climate and weather news: WGN Weather Center blog
Conclusion
The weather forecast and climate news provided above give an overview of the current weather conditions and what to expect in the coming days. It is essential to stay informed about the weather to plan daily activities and make necessary preparations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the current weather condition?
A: The current weather condition is mostly cloudy with scattered showers and a possibility of thunderstorms.
Q: What is the forecast for Friday?
A: The forecast for Friday is a good deal of cloudiness with spotty sprinkles possible in the morning and more widespread scattered showers possible late in the day and in the early evening.
Q: What is the Eta Aquarid meteor shower?
A: The Eta Aquarid meteor shower is a meteor shower that peaks this weekend and into next week, and it is the remnants of Halley’s comet.
Q: What is the significance of the 8 p.m. sunset approaching?
A: The 8 p.m. sunset approaching signifies that daylight continues to lengthen, with the first 8 p.m. or later sunset only 10 days away in Chicagoland.
Q: Where can I find more climate and weather news?
A: You can find more climate and weather news on the WGN Weather Center blog.
