Extended Summer Warmth in Chicago
Summer keeps hanging on in Chicagoland, and there’s really no end in sight for at least the near future.
Hot and Dry Pattern Continues
Tuesday’s high temperatures, at least inland, will climb to around 85 degrees, which is about 10 degrees above the normal high of 75 for September 17.
Lakeside temperatures, however, will top out in the upper 70s due to an easterly breeze that will reach up to about 10 miles per hour.
Comfortable Temperatures and Plenty of Sunshine
Tuesday’s forecast also calls for low humidity and plenty of sunshine, so the high temperatures should at least feel pretty comfortable. That was the case as the sun came up, with temperatures ranging in the 50s and 60s and low dew points around Chicagoland.
That same pattern looks to continue through the rest of the week, with highs on Thursday and Friday reaching the upper 80s. Again, though, it’ll remain significantly cooler along the lake.
There’s a slight chance for rain in Friday’s forecast and a chance for storms on Sunday, as of now, but otherwise the dry pattern looks to continue.
Weekend Forecast
The weekend forecast calls for mid-80s, making the first official day of fall on Sunday feel more like mid-July.
Forecast
TODAY: Mainly sunny, cooler by the lake, winds E at 5-10 mph. High: 85/77.TONIGHT: Clear, winds E at 0-5 mph. Low: 60.TOMORROW: Mainly sunny, cooler by the lake, winds E at 5-10 mph. High: 86/77.
Conclusion
As we enter the final weeks of summer, it’s clear that the warmth and dryness will continue to dominate the weather pattern in Chicagoland. While there is a slight chance of rain and storms on the horizon, the overall trend looks to be more of the same hot and dry conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why is it so hot in Chicago right now?
A: The hot and dry pattern is due to a high-pressure system that is dominating the weather pattern in the region.
Q: Will it rain anytime soon?
A: There is a slight chance of rain in Friday’s forecast and a chance for storms on Sunday, but otherwise the dry pattern looks to continue.
Q: Will it feel like fall soon?
A: Unfortunately, it looks like the warmth and dryness will continue into the weekend, making the first official day of fall on Sunday feel more like mid-July.
