{"id":749,"date":"2024-09-16T08:49:54","date_gmt":"2024-09-16T13:49:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/?p=749"},"modified":"2024-09-16T08:49:54","modified_gmt":"2024-09-16T13:49:54","slug":"drought-continues-amid-unseasonal-heat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/2024\/09\/16\/drought-continues-amid-unseasonal-heat\/","title":{"rendered":"Drought Continues Amid Unseasonal Heat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Chicago Weather: 80-Degree Temp Streak Continues<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A Sizzling Week Ahead<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>FOX 32&#8217;s Mike Caplan breaks down today&#8217;s weather outlook.<\/p>\n<p><strong>No Rain in Sight<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We had exactly zero rainfall this weekend anywhere in Chicagoland. And, there will be exactly zero rainfall anywhere in Chicagoland through the weekend.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Record-Breaking Temperatures<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Highs today won&#8217;t be far from the record of 92 degrees set most recently in 1955. Every day this week will have plenty of sunshine.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Warm but Not Sweltering<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Highs after today won&#8217;t be quite as warm but still well above average. Low to mid 80s. Each day will likely be a bit cooler by the lake.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What to Expect<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Temperatures will continue to soar, with highs reaching the mid-80s to low 90s throughout the week.<\/li>\n<li>Plenty of sunshine is expected, with not a cloud in sight.<\/li>\n<li>The lake breeze will provide some relief, making temperatures slightly cooler near the lake.<\/li>\n<li>No rain is expected, making it a great week to get outside and enjoy the weather.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This week is shaping up to be a sizzling one in Chicago, with temperatures expected to reach record-breaking highs. Make sure to stay hydrated, wear sunscreen, and take advantage of the beautiful weather. Whether you&#8217;re heading to the beach, going for a hike, or simply enjoying a picnic in the park, this week is the perfect time to get outside and soak up the sun.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Q: Will it rain this week?<br \/>\nA: No, there is no rain expected in Chicagoland through the weekend.<\/p>\n<p>Q: How hot will it get?<br \/>\nA: Temperatures will reach the mid-80s to low 90s throughout the week.<\/p>\n<p>Q: Will it be cooler near the lake?<br \/>\nA: Yes, the lake breeze will make temperatures slightly cooler near the lake.<\/p>\n<p>Q: Is it going to be sunny?<br \/>\nA: Yes, every day this week will have plenty of sunshine.<\/p>\n<p>Q: Is it going to be hot and humid?<br \/>\nA: Yes, it will be hot and humid, so make sure to stay hydrated and wear sunscreen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chicago Weather: 80-Degree Temp Streak Continues A Sizzling Week Ahead FOX 32&#8217;s Mike Caplan breaks down today&#8217;s weather outlook. No Rain in Sight We had exactly zero rainfall this weekend anywhere in Chicagoland. And, there will be exactly zero rainfall anywhere in Chicagoland through the weekend. Record-Breaking Temperatures Highs today won&#8217;t be far from the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":750,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_lock_modified_date":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[32],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-749","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-weather"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/images.foxtv.com\/static.fox32chicago.com\/www.fox32chicago.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/1280\/720\/GettyImages-1052437332.jpg?ve=1&tl=1&w=1280&resize=1280,720&ssl=1","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/749"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=749"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/749\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":751,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/749\/revisions\/751"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/750"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=749"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=749"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=749"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}