Weather Update: Cooler Temperatures and Storms in the Chicago Area

Though most of September has been unseasonably warm and dry, the Chicago area felt cooler temperatures alongside storms earlier Tuesday, briefly spawning a tornado warning in parts of the region.

A Pleasant Finish to the Week

On the heels of a few wet days towards the end of a dry month, warmer temperatures and drier conditions are expected to return for a few days, bringing a pleasant finish to the week.

Temperature Forecast

High temperatures will likely hover in the mid-to-high 70s in much of the region for the rest of the week, though temperatures are expected to be cooler near the Lake Michigan shoreline.

Next Few Days

Though a dry day is expected Wednesday in much of the area, some lingering lake-effect showers are possible in northwest Indiana in the overnight hours into early Wednesday morning.

Conditions are likely to stay dry until Friday evening, when some rainfall in the far southern parts of the Chicago area is possible before more chances for rain emerge by the weekend.

Weekend Forecast

Forecasted highs are expected to stay in the 70s through the weekend, though a chance of rain in the middle of next week could bring highs down to the mid 60s.

Conclusion

In summary, the Chicago area can expect cooler temperatures and storms in the coming days, with a pleasant finish to the week. While there may be some lingering lake-effect showers and rainfall in the coming days, the weekend is expected to be dry with highs in the 70s.

FAQs

Q: What is the temperature forecast for the rest of the week?
A: High temperatures will likely hover in the mid-to-high 70s in much of the region for the rest of the week.

Q: Are there any chances of rain in the coming days?
A: Yes, some lingering lake-effect showers are possible in northwest Indiana in the overnight hours into early Wednesday morning, and some rainfall is possible in the far southern parts of the Chicago area on Friday evening.

Q: What is the weekend forecast?
A: Forecasted highs are expected to stay in the 70s through the weekend, though a chance of rain in the middle of next week could bring highs down to the mid 60s.

Q: Will it be a pleasant finish to the week?
A: Yes, warmer temperatures and drier conditions are expected to return for a few days, bringing a pleasant finish to the week.