The typical first date of measurable snow is quickly approaching on Nov. 18.
A rainy, windy start to the week is expected before weather dries out Wednesday through Friday.
The forecast for the first half of November shows temperatures exceeding the average for this time of year.
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The Taurids are the only shooting star show with meteors from two debris streams. November’s is the last of four consecutive supermoons.
Daylight savings time, which has been observed for 116 years, began on March 10.
"Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly," according to the red flag warning.
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Will we see an increase in this year's heating bills?
The weather service said 2024 is on pace for near-record warmth.
A wetter-than-average winter is likely for Illinois this winter, according to the forecast outlook.
The conditions will bring an end to the growing season for much of the area.
Also gracing the skies over Illinois are the once-in-a-lifetime Comet C/2023A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS and Orionid meteors.
The private weather company said in its forecast, released Monday, that winter will have some “meteorological twists and turns."
Once it moves out of sight from Earth's orbit, the comet won't be back for another 80,000 years, according to NASA.
Early morning frost is possible mid-week as temperatures could drop below freezing.
Chillier temperatures look like they are on the way.
In the Chicago area, chances are high that you'll get a good, clear view of the night sky on Thursday night.
Monday will be the coolest day of the week.
Illinois weather conditions look favorable for aurora chasers this weekend.
Leaves throughout the state are changing colors as residents enjoy all fall has to offer.
An elevated fire weather risk is possible on Sunday.
Temperatures will be mild to warm during the day and cool overnight, the weather service said.
The strongest winds will be from 4 p.m. to midnight on Friday.
It won't rain all weekend, but the best chances of rain are for areas southeast of I-55.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Climate Prediction Center has released an update to its winter forecast.
Temperatures will feature highs in the 70s as we approach the end of September.
Solar maximum is the period of peak solar activity during the sun’s 11-year solar cycle.
Rain and even a chance of storms is expected late Thursday into Friday.
"The next mentionable chance, at least 20 percent, of rain is not until maybe the end of next weekend," the weather service said.
The summer warmth, with no chance of widespread rain, will continue through next week.
​The weather service advised using extra caution with any outdoor burning or disposal of smoking materials, due to very dry conditions.
There is a chance of rain Thursday night as a cold front moves through the area.
Leaves need warm, sunny days, but also crisp but not freezing nights to bring about the most spectacular color show.
The 2024-25 Old Farmers' Almanac winter forecast has shared its predictions for what Illinois will face in the coming season.
September marks the start of meteorological fall.
For those boating or swimming on Lake Michigan, dangerous swim and boating conditions are expected this weekend.
Only Venus will be missing from the planetary lineup, according to EarthSky.
The Chicago area also remains under an excessive heat warning through 10 p.m. Tuesday.