Weather Update: Temperatures Soar into the 70s this Weekend
Drought Conditions Worsening Across the Area
Emily Wahls here with your Chicago weather update!
A quiet weather pattern is expected to continue through the weekend and into early next week. While we’ll enjoy all-day sunshine for the next several days, this will likely lead to drought conditions worsening across the area.
Current Drought Situation
The latest Drought Monitor shows severe drought conditions have developed in northern DuPage County, northern Cook County, and southeastern Lake County in Illinois. Most of the Chicagoland area is in a Moderate Drought, except in Chicago, southern Cook County, and central Will County, where conditions are considered to be abnormally dry.
Weekend Forecast: All-Day Sun and Warmer Temps
The weekend ahead looks stunning with all-day sunshine on Saturday and Sunday. Temperatures will top out in the lower 70s on Saturday, and then we warm into the upper 70s on Sunday and Monday.
Rain Chance Ahead, But Not Enough to Ease Drought
Our next rain chance doesn’t arrive until Tuesday, and it appears like there’ll only be a very small chance of rain. Tuesday will be mostly cloudy with highs in the lower 70s. Scattered showers will once again be possible on Wednesday, but it won’t be the all-day soaking rain that we need.
Temperatures Trending Cooler Mid-Week
Temperatures begin to trend cooler beginning on Wednesday with highs in the mid 60s. Temperatures drop into the upper 50s to low 60s on Thursday and Friday.
Concluding Thought
While this week’s weather pattern won’t provide relief from the drought, we can still enjoy the sunshine and warmer temperatures for the next few days. Let’s make the most of it and stay prepared for the dry spell to continue into next week.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What areas are most affected by severe drought conditions?
A: Northern DuPage County, northern Cook County, and southeastern Lake County in Illinois.
Q: What is the current drought status in the Chicagoland area?
A: Most of the area is in a Moderate Drought, except in Chicago, southern Cook County, and central Will County, where conditions are considered to be abnormally dry.
Q: When is our next rain chance?
A: Our next rain chance doesn’t arrive until Tuesday, with a small chance of rain. Scattered showers will once again be possible on Wednesday.
