Wednesday forecast: A late October repeat, as stretch of breezy conditions and seasonable temps continues

The Chicagoland forecast is stuck on a seasonal, late October repeat this week.

Once again, temperatures Wednesday will be near typical levels for this time of year, with highs in the mid-50s.

Decreasing morning clouds will quickly yield to mostly skies, and it’ll be windy, with east/northeast winds gusting up to 30 miles per hour. Seasonal temps are expected for the rest of the week through Halloween, with no rain in the forecast until the weekend (see more below).

Chicago peak wind gusts

As an area of  low pressure passes well south of Chicago on Wednesday, it sets up a tight pressure gradient with east to northeast winds off the lake gusting near 30 mph at times.  

Wednesday day planner

The day begins with temperatures in the upper 40s, then temps warm to the middle 50s by lunchtime.   

Wednesday local area highs

Highs will generally be in the middle 50s around Chicagoland, with little variation across the metro area.

Chicago’s precipitation chances

Little to no rain is expected the next several days, with only minor rain chances expected over the coming weekend. 

Forecast animation: Chicago’s precipitation chances

Only spotty light showers are likely across the Chicago area, with no significant precipitation systems on tap for the next week. 

Forecast rainfall through Tuesday, Nov. 4

Light amounts, generally under 0.10 inches, expected across the Chicago area in total for the next week, while heavier amounts are confined to areas well south and east of Chicago.   

Chicago forecast high temperatures and depature from normal

A persistent weather pattern is locked in place, which means high temperatures will be very close to what is typical for this time of year. 

8-14-day temperature outlook

Much of the Lower 48 is forecast to be near or above normal a few days into the new month of November, through Nov. 10.

Hurricane Melissa GOES imagery (Late Tuesday)

Hurricane Melissa has been disrupted by the terrain of western Jamaica, but it’s showing signs of restrengthening as it moves back into the bathtub-warm waters of the Caribbean, targeting the southeastern shores of Cuba for the second major landfall with this historic storm. 

Hurricane Melissa updated track

Melissa is forecast to pick up forward speed (compared to the recent 8 mph or less) as it accelerates into the Atlantic, crossing Cuba, the Bahamas, and then flirting with Bermuda before moving north into the open waters of the Atlantic.   

Hurricane Melissa rainfall forecast

Catastrophic flooding is likely across portions of Cuba, where 10-16 inches of rainfall is likely as Melissa moves through the southeastern portion of the island.

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