Current Weather Conditions in Chicagoland
After several days of humid and stormy weather, calm, quiet and sunny conditions have settled into Chicagoland — for a couple days, at least.
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Wednesday looks to be clear and mostly sunny, with light winds. When the breeze is calm this time of year, that increases the chance for lakeside cooling.
That’ll be the case Wednesday in Chicagoland, though there usually isn’t a huge difference this time of year, so lakeside highs Wednesday will be around 80, compared to mid-80s inland.
Conditions look to be similar on Thursday, but then heat and humidity will build again on Friday and into the weekend, as high temps get back into the low 90s.
Current Conditions
The current weather conditions in Chicagoland are calm and quiet, with sunny skies and light winds. The temperatures are expected to be seasonal, with highs in the mid- to low-80s.
The Next Few Hours
The next few hours are expected to be clear and mostly sunny, with light winds. The temperatures will continue to be seasonal, with highs in the mid- to low-80s.
Extended Outlook
Temperatures will continue to be seasonal, in the mid- to low-80s for Thursday, with cooler temps lakeside and less muggy conditions.
We could have also have some air quality issues due to wildfire smoke invading our skies.
Then we head back toward some hot weather for the upcoming weekend, especially on Saturday, with highs in the low to mid-90s and sticky dew points into the 70s.
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Conclusion
In conclusion, the current weather conditions in Chicagoland are calm and quiet, with sunny skies and light winds. The temperatures are expected to be seasonal, with highs in the mid- to low-80s. However, heat and humidity will build again on Friday and into the weekend, with highs in the low to mid-90s.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some frequently asked questions about the weather in Chicagoland:
Q: What is the current weather condition in Chicagoland?
A: The current weather condition in Chicagoland is calm and quiet, with sunny skies and light winds.
Q: What is the expected high temperature for Wednesday?
A: The expected high temperature for Wednesday is around 80, compared to mid-80s inland.
Q: Will it be hot and humid on the weekend?
A: Yes, heat and humidity will build again on Friday and into the weekend, with highs in the low to mid-90s.
Q: Are there any air quality issues expected?
A: Yes, there could be some air quality issues due to wildfire smoke invading our skies.
