MILD, DRY & SUNNY WEATHER AHEAD ☀️ High pressure will continue to dominate the weather pattern across the Midwest this week, bringing plenty of sunshine and dry conditions to the region. As high pressure strengthens, temperatures will run above normal through much of the week and into the weekend. Overall, it looks like a quiet stretch of weather with mild temperatures, sunny skies, and very little precipitation expected. #INwx #ILwx #OHwx #MIwx #WIwx

❄️ NOAA 2026–27 WINTER OUTLOOK The Climate Prediction Center (CPC) has released its 2026–27 Winter Outlook, providing an early look at what the upcoming winter could bring. The outlook calls for above-average temperatures across the northern and much of the eastern United States, including the Midwest. For precipitation, below-normal precipitation is favored across portions of the Great Lakes, while above-normal precipitation is forecast across the southern U.S. and along the East Coast. Much of the Midwest is currently in an equal chances category, meaning neither above- nor below-normal precipitation is favored. Keep in mind, this is a seasonal outlook—not a day-to-day winter forecast. Conditions can vary significantly throughout the season, and we'll continue to track the trends as winter approaches. #ILwx #INwx #OHwx #MIwx #WIwx #Winter #WinterOutlook #WinterIsComing

🌬️ A WINDY DAY AHEAD A strong area of low pressure will continue to move northeast of the region today, bringing strong winds across the area. Many locations will see wind gusts of 20–30 mph today into tonight, with some areas potentially experiencing gusts up to 40 mph! Be sure to secure loose outdoor items and bring in those Halloween and fall decorations before the winds pick up! 🍂🎃 #INwx #ILwx #OHwx #KYwx

CHILLY WEEKEND BRINGS FROST & FREEZE RISKS Chilly air will move into the region over the next 24–26 hours, bringing our coldest air of the fall season so far. Widespread frost and freeze risks will develop Saturday and Sunday mornings. Saturday morning is expected to bring the coldest conditions, with the greatest frost and freeze potential focused across the northern portions of the region. By Sunday morning, much of the Ohio Valley could see temperatures drop into the 30s, with widespread frost possible across the region! A significant change from the warmth we've experienced this week! 🍂🥶 #INwx #ILwx #OHwx #MIwx #WIwx #frost #freeze

STRONG TO SEVERE WIND GUSTS POSSIBLE TODAY A Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe weather has been outlined across portions of southern Illinois, southern Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio today. The main threat with thunderstorms will be locally strong to damaging wind gusts, with the greatest potential for strong to severe storms occurring from the mid-afternoon into the evening hours. Stay weather-aware if you’ll be outdoors or traveling across the region today! #INwx #ILwx #OHwx #KYwx

🥶 A CHILLING CHANGE IS COMING! Highs across central Indiana will climb to near 90° this afternoon, but enjoy the summer-like warmth while it lasts! Much colder air is on the way, with a dramatic cooldown expected by the weekend. By Saturday morning, temperatures are forecast to drop into the mid to upper 30s, bringing the potential for frost across portions of Indiana! 🍂 From summer-like heat to frosty mornings in just a few days! 🌡️ #INwx #weather #Summer #Fall

STRONG THUNDERSTORM THREAT THURSDAY ⚡ The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe weather across portions of eastern Missouri, central and southern Illinois and Indiana, and Ohio on Thursday. The main concern will be locally strong to damaging wind gusts, although the overall threat will depend on how conditions evolve throughout the day. Stay weather-aware if you have outdoor plans on Thursday, and be sure to check back for updates as the forecast evolves! #INwx #ILwx #OHwx #MOwx

ANOTHER HOT FALL DAY AHEAD! ☀️ The unseasonable heat continues across the Midwest today, with temperatures running 15–25° above normal! Many locations across the Ohio Valley could see daily high-temperature records fall once again today! St. Louis is even in the running to challenge its all-time October high temperature of 94°, set in 2019! The heat will ease over the next few days before a significant cooldown arrives late this week and continues into the weekend. Enjoy the summer-like warmth while it lasts, because a much more fall-like feel is on the way! 🍂 #INwx #ILwx #OHwx #MIwx #WIwx #heat

A FEW GUSTY THUNDERSTORMS THURSDAY? An area of low pressure will move across the Ohio Valley on Thursday. Combined with stronger winds aloft and the potential for increasing instability, this could support a few strong to perhaps severe thunderstorms Thursday afternoon into the evening. This will be a conditional severe weather threat, largely dependent on how much instability develops throughout the day. For now, locally damaging wind gusts appear to be the primary concern. We'll continue to monitor trends in the forecast as we get closer to Thursday! #INwx #ILwx #OHwx

RECORD HIGH TEMPERATURES TODAY! 🥵☀️ While we’re entering the heart of fall, it’s going to feel more like summer across the region today! Widespread highs in the 80s to even 90s are expected, with Indianapolis, St. Louis, and Chicago all forecast to break daily high-temperature records! And the heat isn’t going anywhere just yet! Temperatures will remain well above normal tomorrow, with widespread highs in the mid-80s to mid-90s. However, a much cooler pattern is on the way! Temperatures are expected to trend downward late this week into the weekend, bringing a more fall-like feel back to the region. Enjoy the summer-like warmth while it lasts! 🍂🌡️ #INwx #ILwx #OHwx #MIwx #WIwx #heat