Current Weather Conditions and Forecast
Scattered showers and possible thunderstorms are expected Sunday and into the start of the work week. While there will be some dry breaks in between, skies will stay mostly cloudy.
Highs will reach the upper 70s, keeping temperatures mild despite the unsettled conditions.
Current Conditions
The current weather conditions are characterized by scattered showers and possible thunderstorms. The temperatures are expected to remain mild, with highs reaching the upper 70s.
The Next Few Hours
In the next few hours, the weather is expected to remain unsettled, with scattered showers and possible thunderstorms. The temperatures will remain mild, with highs reaching the upper 70s.
Extended Outlook
The extended outlook indicates that the unsettled weather will continue into the start of the work week. There will be some dry breaks in between, but skies will stay mostly cloudy.
Forecast animation: Tracking potential timing for scattered showers, possible thunderstorms
You can see by this animation, there will be plenty dry hours to get things done outdoors but showers and thunderstorms will be on and off through the weekend and into part of next week.
How much rainfall can you expect? Forecast Total rainfall through next Wednesday at 7 p.m.
The heaviest rainfall is expected to fall downstate Illinois and Missouri, but at least some beneficial rain is expected across the Chicago area in distinct separate clusters.
Forecast average high temperature anomaly: Monday, Sept. 22 – Friday, Sept. 26
The greatest temperature surplus will occur across the northern tier states near the U.S./Canadian border while unsettled weather brings cooler, more seasonable weather across the Chicago area and much of the Mid-Mississippi River Valley.
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Conclusion
In conclusion, the current weather conditions are characterized by scattered showers and possible thunderstorms, with mild temperatures. The extended outlook indicates that the unsettled weather will continue into the start of the work week. Stay tuned for updates and check out our weather maps and resources for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some frequently asked questions about the current weather conditions and forecast:
Q: What is the current weather condition?
A: The current weather condition is characterized by scattered showers and possible thunderstorms, with mild temperatures.
Q: What is the extended outlook?
A: The extended outlook indicates that the unsettled weather will continue into the start of the work week, with some dry breaks in between.
Q: How much rainfall can I expect?
A: The heaviest rainfall is expected to fall downstate Illinois and Missouri, but at least some beneficial rain is expected across the Chicago area in distinct separate clusters.
Q: What are the average high temperature anomalies for the next few days?
A: The greatest temperature surplus will occur across the northern tier states near the U.S./Canadian border while unsettled weather brings cooler, more seasonable weather across the Chicago area and much of the Mid-Mississippi River Valley.
