Warm and dry conditions are to continue through Thursday with hazy skies at times due to smoke aloft from wildfires
Following the cool start to the day, temperatures rebounded nicely Tuesday afternoon…s:
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Tuesday’s area highs resulted in the 85th day of 2024 with temperatures at or above 80 degrees:
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Hazy skies continue on Wednesday due to wildfire smoke aloft
Temperatures surge within striking distance of 90 degrees Wednesday afternoon—more than 245 million residents across the U.S. will enjoy temperatures of 80 degrees or warmer.
Forecast temp anomaly next 7 days: Sept. 10-16
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Forecast temperature anomaly Sept. 17-23
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Chicago temperatures: How much above normal?
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Chicago temperatures: How much above normal?
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While a few showers may reach portions of the Chicago area toward the end of the week, the potential for beneficial rain remains low…
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