Sunshine, Warm Temps Persist Across Chicago, New Jersey, Columbus

As the weekend approaches, several regions including Chicago, New Jersey, and Columbus are experiencing warm, mostly sunny weather with mild breezes and light winds. Chicago is seeing a warm trend with highs in the low to upper 80s, well above normal for mid-September, and mostly dry conditions expected through the week. New Jersey enjoys clear skies and comfortable temperatures in the upper 70s to low 80s, with calm winds and only patchy fog possible overnight, offering ideal conditions for outdoor activities. Columbus is also warming up, with temperatures reaching the mid to upper 80s over the weekend and into the following week, though no rain is forecast, which may worsen drought conditions. Overall, the northeastern and midwestern states are benefiting from stable, dry weather with temperatures above average, providing a pleasant late summer atmosphere before cooler autumn air arrives later in the month.