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Chicago Nears Record Highs With 80s in October

Chicago Nears Record Highs With 80s in October

Unseasonably warm weather is gripping the Chicago area, with temperatures expected to reach the upper 80s on Monday and Tuesday, potentially breaking records for this time of year. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the normal high for mid-October is around 64–65°F (18–19°C), but Monday's forecast for O'Hare International Airport predicts a high of 86°F (30°C). If reached, this would surpass the previous record of 84°F (29°C) set in 2008. The heat follows a weekend of above-average temperatures, with highs of 80°F (27°C) on Saturday and 78°F (26°C) on Sunday. Other parts of Illinois, including Columbia, have already broken records, with temperatures reaching 91°F (33°C) on Sunday. A cold front is expected to bring relief later in the week, with highs returning to the mid-60s to mid-70s (18–24°C).
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Record Heat Expected in Chicago Early This Week

Record Heat Expected in Chicago Early This Week

Unseasonably warm temperatures are forecast for the Chicago area on Monday and Tuesday, with highs potentially reaching the upper 80s °F (30-31 °C). This heat is unusual for October, as normal highs for this time of year are typically around 64-65 °F (18 °C). Meteorologists predict that Monday's high at O'Hare International Airport could reach 86 °F (30 °C), breaking the previous record of 84 °F (29 °C) set in 2008. Similarly, Tuesday's high may approach 88 °F (31 °C), which would surpass the record set in 1975. Other parts of Illinois, including Columbia, have already experienced record-breaking temperatures, with highs reaching 91 °F (33 °C) on Sunday. A cold front is expected to bring cooler, more typical mid-October weather later in the week, along with chances of rain Tuesday night and Thursday. Source time: Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:15:04 GMT.
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How much snow will New York get this winter? See 2026-27 forecast predictions

How much snow will New York get this winter? See 2026-27 forecast predictions

Here's what NOAA, the Farmers' Almanac and Old Farmer's Almanac predict for the 2026-27 season.
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Western NC sees multiple inches of rain from Isaias. See how much

Western NC sees multiple inches of rain from Isaias. See how much

Isaias made landfall as a Category 2 hurricane with winds of about 105 mph. Here's how it affected Western North Carolina.
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51 Days Left in 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season

51 Days Left in 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season

The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is currently active and has 51 days remaining, as it officially ends on November 30. So far, nine named storms have formed in the Atlantic, with the latest being Hurricane Isaias. The eastern Pacific hurricane season, which began on May 15, is also ongoing and will conclude on November 30. This region has experienced 18 named storms this year, with Simon being the most recent. The central Pacific hurricane season follows the same timeline as the Atlantic, but no named storms have been reported in this region for 2026. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) and Central Pacific Hurricane Center set these official season dates, with most storms typically forming within this timeframe. The climatological peak of the Atlantic hurricane season occurs around September 10, with the most active period spanning mid-August to late October.
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Warm, Dry Start to Week in South Florida

Warm, Dry Start to Week in South Florida

South Florida is experiencing a warm and dry start to the workweek, with much drier air moving into the region due to a boundary front associated with the remnants of Hurricane Isaias. The dry conditions are expected to persist through Wednesday night, providing a break from recent humidity. Monday's temperatures will feel hot, with heat indices reaching the upper 90s°F (32-37°C), though slightly cooler than Sunday. The weather is ideal for outdoor activities, including beach outings, as there is a low rip current risk. Boating conditions in the Atlantic and Keys are also favorable. However, tropical moisture is forecast to return on Thursday, bringing several rainy days into the weekend.
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Oakland Exhibit Uses Data-Based Art to Educate Students on Super El Niño's Local Impacts

Oakland Exhibit Uses Data-Based Art to Educate Students on Super El Niño's Local Impacts

An art exhibit in Oakland, titled “The Data at Hand: Data Physicalizations of Earth and Space,” is being utilized by professors to teach students about the effects of a “Super” El Niño. Forecasters predict this year’s El Niño could be the strongest on record since 1950, with a 75% chance of reaching this intensity, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. This strong El Niño is expected to cause higher sea levels, coastal flooding, and torrential rain along parts of the western U.S. coast, particularly impacting the San Francisco Bay Area. Kristina Faul, a professor of earth and ocean sciences, plans to take her students to the exhibit to combine artwork with real-world case studies of the incoming El Niño. The exhibit features works like “Touching Toxicity” by artists Amanda Ugorji and Sophie Weston Chien, which uses tufted cotton to depict Bay Area locations near contaminated groundwater sites, highlighting how rising sea levels can push these toxins closer to the surface.
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Cromer’s P-Nuts Names Warehouse After 50-Year Employee in Columbia

Cromer’s P-Nuts Names Warehouse After 50-Year Employee in Columbia

Cromer’s P-Nuts Names Warehouse After 50-Year Employee in Columbia
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Will El Paso get snow this winter? El Niño forecast offers clues

Will El Paso get snow this winter? El Niño forecast offers clues

El Niño continues to intensify, with forecasters predicting a good chance that strong to very strong El Niño conditions will impact winter weather.
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Hurricane Isaias continues pouring rain over Georgia. See latest forecast

Hurricane Isaias continues pouring rain over Georgia. See latest forecast

Isaias is bringing flood-level rains to Georgia. Where? How long will it last? What is the hurricane's death toll?
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Monsoon Moisture Lingers in Southern Arizona, Bringing Weekend Storms and Rainfall

Monsoon Moisture Lingers in Southern Arizona, Bringing Weekend Storms and Rainfall

Despite the official end of the monsoon season on September 30, Southern Arizona continues to experience lingering monsoon moisture, leading to potential weekend storms and additional rainfall in areas like Green Valley and Sahuarita. National Weather Service Tucson meteorologist Julia Tetrault confirmed that the region has not yet pushed out the season's remaining moisture. Flagstaff, for instance, significantly surpassed its normal monsoon precipitation total, recording over three inches of rain in the latter half of September. The city's monsoon season concluded with 8.68 inches of precipitation between June 15 and September 30, exceeding its average of 7.68 inches by exactly one inch. This extended period of moisture indicates a more prolonged impact of the monsoon season than typically observed.
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Some in Florida and Alabama without power as Isaias moves north to Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic

Some in Florida and Alabama without power as Isaias moves north to Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic

Hurricane Isaias has left nearly 396,000 customers without power across the Florida Panhandle and southern Alabama