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Storm Team4 Forecast: Summerlike heat peaks before rain and cool weather return

Headline from NBC4 Washington, from the development of Sep 30, 2026

Newest development Oct 2, 2026 · 2 reportsStorm Team4 Forecast: Cooler weekend with showers

4 things to know about the weather: Temps running 10-15 degrees above average today Increasing clouds and rain chances today Big cool down this weekend with a wet Sunday Could have our first frost/freeze next week The end of this week comes with good news and bad news if you love warm weather.

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Developments in this update

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  1. Tracking rain through late tonight, cooler with more sunshine Friday

    Headline from ABC 17 Mid-Missouri ·

  2. Chicago forecast: Multiple waves of heavy rain, isolated storms through Thursday

    Headline from NBC Chicago ·

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    Storm Team4 Forecast: Summerlike heat peaks before rain and cool weather return

    Headline from NBC4 Washington ·

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    Storm Team4 Forecast: Cooler weekend with showers

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Reports & sources

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  1. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    Warm end to September; next chance of rain late Thursday & Friday (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

    Central Indiana will experience a stretch of dry, sunny weather with rising temperatures through Wednesday before showers and thunderstorms arrive on Thursday.

  2. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    Warm and sunny start before rain and cooler air arrive late week | Sep. 29, 2026 (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

    Central Indiana will experience sunny and warm conditions on Tuesday and Wednesday before transitioning to a wet and cooler pattern starting Thursday.

  3. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Northeast Ohio warms up before soaking rain and a much cooler stretch (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Northeast Ohio enjoys sunshine and 70s Tuesday before warming to near 80 Thursday. Soaking rain Friday will usher in a cooler weekend.

  4. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    Unseasonably warm air through Thursday; areas of rain expected on Friday with a cold front (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

    Central Indiana will experience sunny and warm conditions on Tuesday and Wednesday before transitioning to a wet and cooler pattern starting Thursday.

  5. KAAL Rochester

    Occasional showers, rumbles of thunder tonight, another round of rain late Wednesday into Thursday morning (opens KAAL Rochester)

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    KAAL Rochester's feed description

    The active and unusually wet September weather pattern continues for us as we’re just about to wrap up the month. One wave of low pressure moving through today into Tuesday night will bring a light dose of rain.

  6. KAAL Rochester

    Cloudy Wednesday, rain returns late Wednesday into Thursday morning while more concerning heavy rain stays south (opens KAAL Rochester)

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    KAAL Rochester's feed description

    The active and unusually wet September weather pattern continues for us as we’re just about to wrap up the month. One wave of low pressure moving through tonight will bring a light dose of rain with occasional showers.

  7. NBC Chicago

    Chicago forecast: Multiple waves of heavy rain, isolated storms through Thursday (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    Multiple waves of rain showers are set to move through the Chicago area Wednesday, with additional rounds of rain lasting all day Thursday that could lead to significant flooding. About 5:30 a.m., Live Doppler 5 showed light rain falling in the city, surrounded by heavier showers to the south and we…

  8. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    One more warm stretch before rain ushers in a much cooler weekend | Sep. 30, 2026 (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

    Central Indiana will experience a transition from warm, mostly dry conditions on Wednesday and Thursday to significantly cooler temperatures and increased chances of rain by Friday.

  9. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Northeast Ohio warms up before soaking rain brings back the fall chill (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Northeast Ohio warms into the 70s Wednesday and near 80 Thursday before soaking rain Friday. A cooler, mostly dry weekend follows.

  10. Fox32 Chicago

    Chicago weather: Rain could bring flooding through Thursday (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    Fox32 Chicago's feed description

    Today, Chicago will have showers and clouds. Temperatures will be in the 60s this afternoon and we have a gusty breeze to 20 mph at times. There may be a rumble of thunder today or tomorrow with any heavier rain. Tonight, through tomorrow night we have the chance for rain continuing.

  11. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    Warm & breezy Thursday; areas of rain Friday with seasonable air returning (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

    Central Indiana will experience a transition from warm, mostly dry conditions on Wednesday and Thursday to significantly cooler temperatures and increased chances of rain by Friday.

  12. KAAL Rochester

    Rain returns tonight, heavier for some south of I-90, but brighter, cool fall days are ahead (opens KAAL Rochester)

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    KAAL Rochester's feed description

    The weather pattern the last few days has favored a constant flow of clouds and moisture into the Upper Midwest, including the remnants of what used to be Hurricane Polo. The good news for us is we only received minor amounts of rain in the past few days and tonight’s wave of rainfall will move […]

  13. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    Tracking widespread rain returning Thursday (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    ABC 17 Mid-Missouri's feed description

    TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a few light showers late. Lows remaining near 70. TOMORROW: Rain and a few storms like. Rain amounts around 1-2." Highs in the upper 70s. EXTENDED: Clouds hold through the rest of the evening as warm temperatures stick around.

  14. WRBL Columbus

    Rain builds Friday ahead of cooler fall temperatures next week (opens WRBL Columbus)

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    WRBL Columbus's feed description

    Widespread rain from the remnants of Hurricane Polo is expected to affect Alabama and Georgia this weekend before cooler, clearer weather arrives early next week.

  15. KAAL Rochester

    Rain overnight, drier and cooler air moves in Thursday, sunshine to end the week (opens KAAL Rochester)

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    KAAL Rochester's feed description

    The weather pattern the last few days has favored a constant flow of clouds and moisture into the Upper Midwest, including the remnants of what used to be Hurricane Polo. The good news is we only received minor amounts of rain in the past few days and tonight’s wave of rainfall will move through wit…

  16. NBC Chicago

    Chicago forecast: More waves of all-day rain followed by ‘nice stretch' of fall weather (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    October is off to a rainy start in the Chicago area, with another day of wet weather expected Thursday. Waves of rain are expected to fall throughout the day, impacting both the morning and afternoon rush hour commutes, the NBC 5 Storm Team said. After that, things will dry out.

  17. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    Warm & breezy today; areas of rain overnight into Friday morning (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

    Central Indiana will experience a transition from warm, mostly dry conditions on Wednesday and Thursday to significantly cooler temperatures and increased chances of rain by Friday.

  18. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    Tracking widespread rainfall before dry, mild conditions return this weekend (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    ABC 17 Mid-Missouri's feed description

    TODAY: I'm tracking scattered showers that will increase in coverage this morning, with widespread activity and potential rumbles of thunder expected by late morning/early afternoon. Temperatures will start in the low 70s and warm only into the mid-70s at most by this afternoon as rainfall continues…

  19. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Thursday forecast: Cooler and cloudy before a sunny Friday (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    Hurricane Polo’s remnants bring clouds and a noticeable breeze today, but the heaviest rain stays south. A few sprinkles are possible Saturday.

  20. Fox32 Chicago

    Chicago weather: Another wet day ahead before sunny weekend (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    Fox32 Chicago's feed description

    Another wet day is on the way. Rain today, sunshine ahead The expected overnight lull in activity is currently underway, but heavier rain will return. While there is a small chance of an embedded thunderstorm, most of what will happen today is simple showers.

  21. WSVN Miami

    Rain Chances Climb Across South Florida Today (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    South Florida is in for another unsettled day as plenty of tropical moisture remains in place. A few passing showers are possible this morning, especially...

  22. KSN Wichita

    Storm Track 3 Forecast: Heavy rain continues Thursday, picture perfect weekend (opens KSN Wichita)

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    KSN Wichita's feed description

    Meteorologist Jack Maney is tracking more rain for today, but some gorgeous fall days are just around the corner!

  23. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    Areas of rain tonight & Friday morning; prolonged quiet & dry stretch ahead (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

    Central Indiana will experience a transition from warm, mostly dry conditions on Wednesday and Thursday to significantly cooler temperatures and increased chances of rain by Friday.

  24. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    Tracking rain through late tonight, cooler with more sunshine Friday (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    ABC 17 Mid-Missouri's feed description

    TONIGHT: Light to moderate rainfall continues with another 0.5" to 1" possible through daybreak Friday. Lows in the upper 50s. TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy and breezy early with gradually clearing skies. Sunshine returns with highs in the upper 60s and northeast winds gusting to 25 mph.

  25. KSN Wichita

    Storm Track 3 Forecast: Rain and flooding tonight, dry and mild weekend (opens KSN Wichita)

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    KSN Wichita's feed description

    Chief Meteorologist Lisa Teachman is tracking more heavy rain ahead of a gorgeous change for the weekend.

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