Current Weather Conditions in Chicagoland
The warmth isn’t leaving Chicagoland any time soon. The current weather conditions are characterized by unseasonably warm temperatures, with highs reaching the mid- to upper 80s inland and 70s along the lakefront. This warm weather is expected to continue for the next few days, with Monday and Tuesday bringing more sunshine and warm conditions.
Current Conditions
The current temperatures in the metro area are shown in the image below:
The feels-like temperature, which takes into account the humidity and wind chill, is also shown in the image below:
The dew point, which measures the amount of moisture in the air, is shown in the image below:
The wind speeds in the regional area are shown in the image below:
The Next Few Hours
The forecast for the next few hours is shown in the image below:
The forecast for the next 12 hours is shown in the image below:
Extended Outlook
A dip in temperatures is expected for the start of October on Wednesday, with highs dropping into the more seasonal 70s all the way through Thursday. However, temperatures will still be warmer than normal. Then, they’re forecast to climb right back up for the end of the coming work week and into next weekend, with the early forecast showing highs soaring well into the 80s by Friday and Saturday.
Rainfall Deficit
Unfortunately, there’s no rainfall in sight in the near future for Chicagoland, at least for now. The city is running a significant rainfall deficit, with only about a half-inch of rain since the start of September. This is around 2 inches or more below the usual amount so far for the month.
Not surprisingly, drought conditions continue to persist around Chicagoland:
Zero rainfall is in sight across a large portion of the Midwest for at least the next week, which will only exacerbate the current drought conditions in place:
Forecast Maximum Temperature Anomaly
Well above normal temperatures will be present throughout the Northern Plains, Upper Midwest, Great Lakes, and even portions of the Northeast:
Forecast 850-millibar Temperature Anomaly
This is a good proxy indicator of how temperatures will perform at the surface. The red and orange shading represents areas of above to much above normal, while blue shading depicts areas of cooler than normal.
Above normal temperatures are in firm control for at least the next seven to eight days, with some minor cooling possible later next weekend, the first full weekend of October:
6-10-day Temperature Outlook
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Conclusion
In conclusion, the current weather conditions in Chicagoland are characterized by unseasonably warm temperatures, with highs reaching the mid- to upper 80s inland and 70s along the lakefront. The forecast for the next few hours and the extended outlook shows that this warm weather will continue for the next few days, with a dip in temperatures expected for the start of October. However, temperatures will still be warmer than normal, and the rainfall deficit will continue to persist.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the current temperature in Chicagoland?
A: The current temperature in Chicagoland is in the mid- to upper 80s inland and 70s along the lakefront.
Q: Will it rain in the next few days?
A: Unfortunately, there’s no rainfall in sight in the near future for Chicagoland, at least for now.
Q: What is the forecast for the next few hours?
A: The forecast for the next few hours is shown in the image above, with temperatures expected to remain warm and sunny.
Q: What is the extended outlook for the weather in Chicagoland?
A: The extended outlook shows that the warm weather will continue for the next few days, with a dip in temperatures expected for the start of October. However, temperatures will still be warmer than normal, and the rainfall deficit will continue to persist.
Q: What is the rainfall deficit in Chicagoland?
A: The city is running a significant rainfall deficit, with only about a half-inch of rain since the start of September. This is around 2 inches or more below the usual amount so far for the month.
