THURSDAY: Expect fairly cloudy skies and seasonably cool conditions. Several spotty showers may pop up, but most of the day will stay dry. High: 72.
Thursday begins with changing conditions across the area. Suburban locations will see plenty of sunshine, while areas closer to Lake Michigan—especially along the immediate shoreline in Illinois and Indiana—may get a few light lake-effect showers or sprinkles. Cool air aloft combined with northerly winds over Lake Michigan’s warm waters will trigger these light showers.
Thursday temperature outlook
Many inland areas start the day in the low to mid-50s, with temperatures closer to 60 near the lake. Highs rise back to near or slightly above seasonal levels in the afternoon as sunshine increases.
Beach Hazard Statement
High waves and dangerous currents continue for another day at Lake Michigan beaches, with waves reaching 3–6 feet.
Extended Outlook
Temperatures dip briefly to near seasonal levels on Thursday, then surge well above normal starting Friday.
Forecast mean daytime maximum temperature anomaly Saturday, Sept. 27 through Wednesday, Oct. 1
High temperatures 10 degrees or more above normal are forecast across a wide area—including the Upper Midwest, Great Lakes, and Northeast—during September’s final days.
Forecast 6–10 day outlook: Tuesday, Sept. 30 through Saturday, Oct. 4
Much of the Lower 48 is likely to see above-normal temperatures as September ends and October begins.
Forecasted rainfall through Wednesday, Oct. 1
Expect abundant sunshine and no rainfall for at least the next week alongside warmer-than-normal temperatures.
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