Current Weather Conditions
The current weather conditions are expected to remain clear and comfortable throughout the night, with some patchy fog possible in a few locations late. Lows will range from near 60 inland to the mid to upper 60s near Lake Michigan, with a low of 61 and winds of North 5-10 mph.
The Next Few Hours
Friday will begin with a mix of sun and clouds, and some areas of fog possible in a few locations. Increasing high clouds will take over area skies as we move through the afternoon and filter the sun at times, but no precipitation is expected.
Friday Morning Lows
Temperature Expectations
A very comfortable morning is expected, with lows ranging from the mid to upper 50s well inland to the mid to upper 60s for areas closer to the lake.
Friday Highs
Average High Temperature
Afternoon highs will remain quite tolerable for late August, with highs ranging from the upper 70s to the low to perhaps middle 80s in a few inland locations.
Friday Beach Forecast
Far calmer conditions are expected on Lake Michigan following a couple of rough days.
Lake Michigan Water Temperatures
Water temperatures are uniformly in the low to mid 70s, with only a small chop for area boaters who might have the day off.
Friday U.S. Highs
Intense late season heat continues across the western U.S.
Friday Watches/Warnings Map
Seven states across the western U.S. are under some form of heat advisory or heat warning.
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Conclusion
In conclusion, the weather forecast for the next few days is expected to be clear and comfortable, with some patchy fog possible in a few locations. The temperatures will range from the mid to upper 50s well inland to the mid to upper 60s for areas closer to the lake. The beach forecast is expected to be calmer, and the water temperatures will be uniformly in the low to mid 70s.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the expected temperature for Friday morning?
A: The expected temperature for Friday morning is ranging from the mid to upper 50s well inland to the mid to upper 60s for areas closer to the lake.
Q: Will it be sunny on Friday?
A: Friday will begin with a mix of sun and clouds, and some areas of fog possible in a few locations. Increasing high clouds will take over area skies as we move through the afternoon and filter the sun at times, but no precipitation is expected.
Q: Are there any heat advisories or warnings in effect?
A: Yes, seven states across the western U.S. are under some form of heat advisory or heat warning.
Q: What is the expected water temperature on Lake Michigan?
A: The water temperatures are uniformly in the low to mid 70s, with only a small chop for area boaters who might have the day off.
