Current Weather Conditions and Forecast
The current weather conditions are a mix of cloudiness and sunshine, with temperatures ranging from the mid-60s to the mid-80s. The next few hours will see a continuation of this trend, with a slight chance of light showers in the early morning hours.
FRIDAY NIGHT: Fairly cloudy, warmer with moderate humidity. A few light, spotty showers possible in Saturday’s predawn hours. Low: 67. Winds: South 2-8 mph.
SATURDAY: Extensive cloudiness AM, chance of a few light showers then becoming partly sunny, breezy and warm. Winds: West increasing 12-25 mph. High: 81.
We open the weekend with extensive cloudiness, and perhaps a few light showers during the early morning hours. Clouds thin out rather expeditiously by late morning allowing for mostly sunny skies to emerge.
Wind Gust Forecast
Southwest winds shift to the west/northwest in the afternoon and evening and freshen a bit as a cold front passes through.
Saturday Temperature Forecast
Afternoon highs will reach the lower 80s areawide but temperatures will drop precipitously by Saturday evening.
Saturday Beach Forecast
80-degree temperatures and only a modest chop will make for a nice day on area Lake Michigan beaches.
Saturday Sunburn Forecast
Current Conditions
Next Few Hours
Extended Outlook
A cool pattern is set to follow Saturday’s near seasonable temperatures.
Much of the lower 48 will close out the month of August with cooler than normal temperatures, with the greatest temperature deficit in portions of Kansas and Oklahoma. It will feel more like late September or early October in some areas.
Cool Mornings Ahead
Monday and Tuesday morning will feel like Fall across much of the Midwest, and Chicago area. Lows in outlying areas may dip into the 40s, especially Tuesday morning.
Chicago Humidity Forecast
With the early taste of fall comes very dry air. That will be the case beginning late Saturday, continuing for much of next week.
Chicago Precipitation Chances
Outside of a spotty shower early Saturday, the forecast looks dry for at least the next week with little or no rain expected.
Forecast Precipitation through Friday, Aug. 29
Negligible rainfall expected overall for the next week, giving residents still reeling from flooding earlier this week a chance to dry out.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the current weather conditions are a mix of cloudiness and sunshine, with temperatures ranging from the mid-60s to the mid-80s. The next few hours will see a continuation of this trend, with a slight chance of light showers in the early morning hours. A cool pattern is set to follow Saturday’s near seasonable temperatures, with much of the lower 48 closing out the month of August with cooler than normal temperatures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some frequently asked questions about the weather forecast:
Q: What is the temperature forecast for Saturday?
A: The temperature forecast for Saturday is a high of 81 and a low of 67.
Q: Will it rain on Saturday?
A: There is a slight chance of light showers in the early morning hours, but the rest of the day is expected to be dry.
Q: What is the wind forecast for Saturday?
A: The wind forecast for Saturday is west increasing 12-25 mph.
Q: What is the humidity forecast for the next week?
A: The humidity forecast for the next week is very dry air, beginning late Saturday and continuing for much of the week.
Q: Will it be cool next week?
A: Yes, a cool pattern is set to follow Saturday’s
