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.
Excessive heat warnings and watches are in effect as the dangerous heat is expected for the Chicago area.
Monday looks to be the hottest day, with heat index values of 110.
A warm front will bring peak heat index values of 105 to the Chicago area on Monday.
The week will have mostly below-average temperatures before warmer conditions return for the end of the week and weekend.
The most likely timing for the severe weather would be between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m., according to the weather service.
The Farmers’ Almanac winter 2025 forecast calls for "a season of rapid-fire storms that will bring both rain and snow."
The weather service said it is watching for a possible severe weather threat for Thursday night.
After the deadline was pushed back repeatedly, Homeland Security said it's set the final date for IL residents to get a REAL ID.
Chances for rain and storms begin Wednesday night, and continue into Thursday and Friday.