Chicagoans are experiencing a continuation of summerlike heat that's stretching far into the traditionally cooler autumn month of October. According to the National Weather Service, today is set to be sunny, with a high near 87, and the temperatures are expected to peak even higher tomorrow.
This current heatwave marks the 24th straight day where temperatures have soared above normal averages. "Downright hot weather, even by summer standards, is on the way for the next few days," reported FOX 32 Chicago. Residents should expect to quickly start feeling relief; however, as a cold front is predicted to soon dramatically drop temperatures to a more seasonable range.
The city's weather forecast anticipates highs in the upper 80s to around 90 degrees today, with mostly sunny skies and slight lakeside cooling. The weekend will similarly cling to the very warm trend, but by Monday, a shift is expected. There's a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm on Monday, with temperatures tipping more toward 82 degrees.
The arrival of cooler weather was initially projected for Tuesday, but it may arrive a tad earlier. "There is a cold front on the way, which will definitely knock temperatures back to more Octoberish levels," according to FOX 32 Chicago. If the timing holds, showers could be more prevalent Monday night and potentially dissipate by Tuesday. Subsequently, highs on Tuesday might just struggle to hit 70 degrees, while the following days are likely to witness temperatures in the mid-to-upper 60s.
While the impending temperature drop is indicative of autumn finally taking hold, it's notable that these cooler temperatures are forecasted to be warmer than historical averages for early October. Wednesday and Thursday are expected to bask in sunshine, with highs hovering around the low to mid-60s, according to the National Weather Service.
