{"id":23697,"date":"2025-07-02T06:20:03","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T11:20:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/?p=23697"},"modified":"2025-07-02T06:20:03","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T11:20:03","slug":"warmth-returns-with-low-humidity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/2025\/07\/02\/warmth-returns-with-low-humidity\/","title":{"rendered":"Warmth Returns with Low Humidity"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Current Weather Conditions<\/h1>\n<p>The current weather conditions are mainly clear, with comfortably warm temperatures and low humidity. The mid 60s inland and a low of 70 are expected for Tuesday night.<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday is expected to open with a good deal of sunshine, but some clouds will arrive towards lunchtime and into the afternoon hours.<\/p>\n<h2>Wednesday Temperatures<\/h2>\n<p>Highs will be similar to Tuesday, reaching the upper 80s, if not touching 90-degrees in a few locations.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/wgntv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/WX-07022025-Dayplanner-Tomorrow.png?w=900\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3649673\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/wgntv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/WX-07022025-ICAST-FCST-TEMPERATURES.png?w=900\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3649675\"><\/p>\n<h2>Wednesday Severe Outlook<\/h2>\n<p>The northern suburbs are currently in a marginal risk (level 1 of 5) for seeing a strong or severe thunderstorm. The biggest threat would be 50-60 mph winds if it were to develop.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/wgntv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/WX-07022025-SPC-Outlook-Day-2-Numbers.png?w=900\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3649672\"><\/p>\n<h2>Future Outlook<\/h2>\n<p>Spotty, isolated showers and possible thunderstorms will develop in the heat of the afternoon, but rainfall coverage will be sparse, only impacting about 20-30% of the metro area.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/wgntv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/WX-07022025-GRAF-Precip-Outlook-DMA.png?w=900\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3649670\"><\/p>\n<h2>Lake Michigan Forecast<\/h2>\n<p>Water temperatures have warmed noticeably thanks to the streak of warmer than normal days. For area Mariners who might have the day off, conditions on the lake will be ideal Wednesday with wave heights generally a foot or less.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/wgntv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/WX-07022025-LAKE-MICHIGAN-TEMPS-AND-WAVES.png?w=900\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3649669\"><\/p>\n<h2>Wednesday Sunburn Forecast<\/h2>\n<p>Strong sun continues with unprotected skin risking a sunburn in under 20 minutes at peak time, 1pm, according to Dr. Bryan Schultz.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/wgntv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/WX-07022025-SUNBURN_TEMPLATE.png?w=900\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3649668\"><\/p>\n<h1>Looking Ahead<\/h1>\n<h2>Weather Maps<\/h2>\n<p>For the latest weather maps, please visit our website.<\/p>\n<h2>Climate &#038; Environment<\/h2>\n<p>For the latest climate and environment news, please visit our website.<\/p>\n<h2>Interactive Radar<\/h2>\n<p>For the latest interactive radar, please visit our website.<\/p>\n<h2>Weather Bug Cameras<\/h2>\n<p>For the latest weather bug cameras, please visit our website.<\/p>\n<h2>7-Day Outlook<\/h2>\n<p>For the latest 7-day outlook, please visit our website.<\/p>\n<h2>Weather Center Newsletter<\/h2>\n<p>For the latest weather center newsletter, please visit our website.<\/p>\n<h1>The Bigger Picture<\/h1>\n<h2>Current Conditions<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media.psg.nexstardigital.net\/wgn\/weather\/WGNTV_Current_Temps_Metro.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:768px;height:auto\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media.psg.nexstardigital.net\/wgn\/weather\/WGNTV_Dew_Point_Metro.jpg\" alt=\"\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media.psg.nexstardigital.net\/wgn\/weather\/WGNTV_Wind_Speeds_Regional.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h2>Next Few Hours<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media.psg.nexstardigital.net\/wgn\/weather\/WGNTV_RPM_Forecast_Metro_A610.gif\" alt=\"\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media.psg.nexstardigital.net\/wgn\/weather\/next12hours.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h2>Chicago\u2019s Precipitation Chances<\/h2>\n<p>Isolated thunderstorms are again in the forecast Thursday afternoon and evening, but only impacting about 20-30% of the metro area. Additional widely scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible over the weekend with far more dry hours than wet ones.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/wgntv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/WX-07022025-Precipitation-Chances.png?w=900\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3649737\"><\/p>\n<h2>Thursday Severe Outlook<\/h2>\n<p>The Chicago area is currently in a level 1 of 5, or marginal, risk for possible severe thunderstorms. Isolated severe wind gusts would be the biggest threat for any strong or severe thunderstorm that develops.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/wgntv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/WX-07022025-SPC-Outlook-Day-3-Numbers.png?w=900\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3649738\"><\/p>\n<h2>Thursday\u2019s Future Outlook<\/h2>\n<h4>Thursday 3 p.m.<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"720\" width=\"927\" src=\"https:\/\/wgntv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/WX-07022025-Screenshot-2025-07-01-at-19-37-55-Models-NAM-3km-CONUS-Pivotal-Weather.png?w=900\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3649741\"><\/p>\n<h4>Thursday 5 p.m.<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"720\" width=\"917\" src=\"https:\/\/wgntv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/WX-07022025-Screenshot-2025-07-01-at-19-37-34-Models-NAM-3km-CONUS-Pivotal-Weather.png?w=900\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3649742\"><\/p>\n<h4>Thursday 6 p.m.<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"720\" width=\"932\" src=\"https:\/\/wgntv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/WX-07022025-Screenshot-2025-07-01-at-19-38-21-Models-NAM-3km-CONUS-Pivotal-Weather.png?w=900\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3649743\"><\/p>\n<h2>Chicago\u2019s Forecast Highs and Departures from Normal<\/h2>\n<p>A warmer than normal streak of high temperatures is expected to continue through the opening first weekend of July.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/wgntv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/WX-07022025-Forecast-High-and-Departures-from-Normal.png?w=900\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3649744\"><\/p>\n<h2>Friday Upper Level Winds<\/h2>\n<p>A large ridge of high pressure develops (Dome of heat) over the central U.S., bringing another spell of hot temperatures as the dome expands east. The result for the Chicago area will be 2025\u2019s third heat wave (three or more days with highs in the 90s).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/wgntv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/WX-07022025-2023-Jet-Stream-air-masses.png?w=900\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3649745\"><\/p>\n<h2>Friday High Temperatures<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wgntv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/WX-07022025-FRIDAY.gif?strip=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3649746\"><\/p>\n<h2>Friday Departures from Normal<\/h2>\n<p><img width=\"800\" height\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Current Weather Conditions The current weather conditions are mainly clear, with comfortably warm temperatures and low humidity. The mid 60s inland and a low of 70 are expected for Tuesday night. Wednesday is expected to open with a good deal of sunshine, but some clouds will arrive towards lunchtime and into the afternoon hours. 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