Current Weather Conditions and Forecast
Current Conditions
The current weather conditions are characterized by scattered clouds, hazy and seasonably mild temperatures, with comfortably low humidity. Some areas may experience mid to upper 50s temperatures, especially well inland. The winds are blowing at a moderate speed of 5-10 mph from the north, with a low temperature of 63 degrees.
The Next Few Hours
In the next few hours, the weather is expected to remain mostly cloudy, with a mix of sun and clouds. However, as the afternoon progresses, the skies are expected to trend sunnier. The dense wildfire smoke that has been affecting the area is expected to back off a bit on Saturday morning, but it will filter back into the metro area by Saturday afternoon.
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert, which will remain in effect until midnight CDT on Saturday night. This alert is due to the expected high levels of ozone and particulate matter in the air, which can be unhealthy for sensitive groups, especially active children and adults with pulmonary or respiratory diseases such as asthma.
Extended Outlook
The extended outlook for the weekend is mostly sunny, with a high temperature of 80 degrees inland and 75 degrees near the lake. The humidity is expected to remain comfortably low, with peak dew points in the 50s.
Saturday Temperatures
The temperature on Saturday is expected to be warm, with inland areas reaching the lower 80s and areas near the lake reaching the middle 70s.
Saturday Dew Point
The dew point on Saturday is expected to be comfortably low, with peak dew points in the 50s.
Lake Michigan/Beach Forecast
The Lake Michigan beach forecast is looking good, with wave heights subsiding to 1-3 feet on Saturday. This will make for ideal boating and swimming conditions. The water temperatures are near their summer peak, making it perfect for water activities.
Sunday Cloud Coverage
On Sunday, the cloud coverage is expected to be abundant, with only a few puffy fair-weather clouds. The skies should improve compared to Saturday afternoon, but it may not be totally haze-free.
Sunday Temperatures
The temperatures on Sunday are expected to be warm, with highs reaching the lower 80s inland and the middle 70s near the lake.
Forecast Highs and Departure from Normal
The forecast highs for the next few days are expected to be above normal, with temperatures warming up each day.
Thursday and Friday Highs
The highs on Thursday and Friday are expected to be hot, with temperatures approaching or exceeding 90 degrees.
Chicago Humidity Forecast
The humidity forecast for Chicago is looking good, with comfortably low humidity expected to continue through the weekend and into Monday. However, more humid air is expected to return by the middle of next week.
6-10 Day Forecast
The 6-10 day forecast is looking warm, with above-normal temperatures expected to return to the Chicago area and much of the Lower 48.
Forecast 850 Millibar Temperature Anomaly Forecast
The forecast 850 millibar temperature anomaly forecast is a good indicator of how temperatures will respond at ground level. The blue colors represent areas of cooler-than-normal temperatures, while the orange and red colors indicate warmer-than-normal temperatures.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the current weather conditions are looking good, with comfortably low humidity and warm temperatures expected to continue through the weekend. However, more humid air is expected to return by the middle of next week, and hot temperatures are expected to approach or exceed 90 degrees by Thursday and Friday.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the current weather condition?
A: The current weather condition is characterized by scattered clouds, hazy and seasonably mild temperatures, with comfortably low humidity.
Q: What is the forecast for the weekend?
A: The forecast for the weekend is mostly sunny, with warm temperatures and comfortably low humidity.
Q: What is the Lake Michigan beach forecast?
A: The Lake Michigan beach forecast is looking good, with wave heights subsiding to 1-3 feet on Saturday, making it ideal for boating and swimming conditions.
Q: What is the humidity forecast for Chicago?
A: The humidity forecast for Chicago is looking good, with comfortably low humidity expected to continue through the weekend and into Monday.
Q: What is the 6-10 day forecast?
A: The 6-10 day forecast is looking warm, with above-normal temperatures expected to return to the Chicago area and much of the Lower 48.
