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Warmer temperatures next two days before a real taste of Autumn chill settles in

By Tom ValleBill SnyderWGN-TV Tom Skilling Weather Center,

4 hours ago

Friday’s summer-like warmth may very well be the final 80-degree or warmer temperature until next Spring. Enjoy it while it lasts!

FRIDAY’S PREDICTED HIGH IS 84°. The last time October 11 was this warm was the 84° in 1973 —51 years ago! (The record high for the date is 87 degrees set in 1928)

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How much above normal?

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Tracking the transition from unseasonable warmth to the coolest air of the season

Forecast temperature anomaly near the surface . Note: red and orange colors depict warmer than normal temperatures, blue colors depict below normal temperatures

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Thursday will mark the 4th consecutive 100% sunny day

Wednesday’s cooler temperatures were due to a “NE Wind” off Lake Michigan, but it was the third straight day with nearly 100% possible sunshine

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