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Midwest Gets a Friday Weather Reward, West Coast Stays Perfect
After a week of severe storms, the Midwest will see spectacular Friday weather. Plus, a look at the Pacific Northwest's perfect outdoor conditions.
A Much-Needed Sigh of Relief for the Midwest, and the West Coast's Flawless Streak
If you watched the radar yesterday, you know it was a chaotic and genuinely dangerous Wednesday. Between hurricane-force wind gusts in Iowa, tornadoes in Illinois, and tropical downpours along the Gulf Coast, a lot of folks are waking up today just feeling exhausted.
But weather is a balancing act. While the Eastern seaboard deals with the remnants of Arthur and severe storm threats today, a massive area of high pressure is bringing absolute perfection to the western half of the country. And the best news? That quiet, comfortable air is heading straight for the Midwest just in time for the weekend.
You can check the exact rating for your hometown on our Nice Weather outlook page, but here is a look at where the weather is actually cooperating right now.
A Friday Reward for the Midwest
After the week the Midwest has had, Friday is going to feel like a reward.
A large surface high-pressure system is settling right over the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes for Friday. This is going to sweep out the muggy, stormy air and replace it with crisp, clean conditions.
Cities like Peoria, Springfield, and Champaign in Illinois, along with Bloomington and Terre Haute in Indiana, are hitting scores of 92.0 out of 100 for tomorrow. We are talking about highs in the mid-70s, dewpoints dropping to a very comfortable 60 degrees, and gentle breezes around 8 to 10 mph. Rain chances are practically zero.
If you have tickets for the Blue Jays and Cubs game at Wrigley Field on Friday afternoon, you are in for a treat. Chicago pulls a solid 72.0 Nice rating for Friday, with highs in the upper 60s near the lake and partly cloudy skies. It is top-tier baseball weather.
The Pacific Northwest is Showing Off
While the Midwest waits for Friday, the Pacific Northwest is hogging all the great weather today.
An amplified ridge of high pressure over the West is keeping things incredibly stable. Washington state is dominating the top of our charts today. Seattle, Spokane, the Tri-Cities, and Bellingham are all scoring a 92.0.
The air is exceptionally dry out there. Dewpoints are sitting in the 40s, making highs in the 70s and 80s feel fantastic. Just keep in mind that with cloud cover averaging barely 20 percent, the UV index is creeping up past 7.5. You will definitely want sunscreen if you are hitting the trailheads or spending the afternoon on a patio.
California's Ten-Day Streak
We also have to give a shoutout to California. If you live in Redding, Sacramento, or even down in Los Angeles, you are currently riding an impressive 10-day streak of Nice weather.
The inland valleys are seeing comfortable warmth, while the coastal areas are enjoying that cool, refreshing marine layer. By Saturday, places like San Jose and Bakersfield will hit Beautiful status again with highs in the low 80s and brilliant blue skies.
Enjoy the quiet air, y'all.