An English-language Chicago and Midwest weather update for October 12, 2026, followed by Chicago 60645 zmanim with seconds.WEATHERBased on National Weather Service point forecasts and Area Forecast Discussions available early Monday afternoon. Topics include record-high benchmarks, places forecast to reach 90°F or higher, observed dew points, Tuesday's increasing humidity, the upper-level ridge and southwest warm-air advection, and the role of deep mixing and compressional warming.The episode distinguishes forecast highs from observations and confirmed records. It discusses the Ozark Plateau question without treating an unverified downslope boost into St. Louis as an established fact.LOCAL OUTLOOKChicago's wind direction is included. Multi-day Joliet and Waukegan forecasts illustrate inland/lakeshore differences and the shift from southwest/west winds to north-northeast winds. Those differences also reflect fronts, latitude, and clouds; they are not a pure measurement of Lake Michigan's effect.ZMANIMChicago ZIP 60645: Monday evening, October 12, through Tuesday early afternoon, October 13, 2026. Times include seconds and identify the MyZmanim calculation methods. Follow your own minhag and allow a margin before deadlines; sunrise/sunset assume an unobstructed horizon. Other methods can give different times.Tzeis uses the sun 8.5 degrees below the horizon. On October 12, MyZmanim gives 6:55:19 p.m. CDT, 41 minutes 31 seconds after the 6:13:48 p.m. sunset. This is an angle-based calculation, not a fixed 42-minute rule. Baal HaTanya and Gra are mentioned in the narration only for sof zman krias shema and sof zman tefillah.Forecasts and zmanim are date-specific. Check the latest official weather and your current local zmanim before acting.MUSIC“Shiru Lamelech,” piano performance supplied by the host.WEATHER SOURCESChicago AFD:https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=LOT&issuedby=LOT&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=1St. Louis AFD:https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=LSX&issuedby=LSX&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=1Central Illinois AFD:https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=ILX&issuedby=ILX&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=1Kansas City AFD:https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=EAX&issuedby=EAX&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=1Milwaukee AFD:https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=MKX&issuedby=MKX&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=1Indianapolis AFD:https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=IND&issuedby=IND&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=1Quad Cities AFD:https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=DVN&issuedby=DVN&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=1Des Moines AFD:https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=DMX&issuedby=DMX&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=1Ozarks AFD:https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=SGF&issuedby=SGF&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=1LOCAL POINT FORECASTSChicago:https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=41.878&lon=-87.63Joliet:https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=41.525&lon=-88.081Waukegan:https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=42.363&lon=-87.844MYZMANIMOctober 12:https://www.myzmanim.com/day.aspx?askdefault=1&vars=US60645October 13:https://www.myzmanim.com/day.aspx?vars=US60645/10-13-2026////////////////fddb1a8.5-degree explanation:https://www.myzmanim.com/messagebox.aspx?messageid=degreesexplainedAI-generated weather and zmanim narration. The cover is an original stylized city illustration, not an observational map. This podcast is not a government agency.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simchaThis episode includes AI-generated content.

Was Camp Agudah Midwest Girls actually rainier and hotter than normal during its June 24 to July 16, 2026 session in South Haven, Michigan? This episode of Weather With Enthusiasm examines observations from the nearby South Haven Regional Airport, NOAA climate normals, National Weather Service storm reports, and NOAA Lake Michigan buoy data. It compares rainfall totals and timing, temperature and dew-point thresholds, heat index, unusually cool days, severe weather, and lake-water temperatures.The statistical verdict: through departure morning, 3.20 inches of rain fell, approximately 47% above the completed-day normal, while completed days averaged 3.7°F above normal for daytime highs. The session included four 90°F days, a peak calculated heat index near 105°F, a July 3 squall line, and a 1.73-inch daytime rain event on July 5.Methodology note: July 16 observations were partial through approximately 10 a.m. EDT. Completed-calendar-day climate comparisons therefore use June 24 through July 15, while event totals extend through departure morning July 16.No camp-specific illness outbreak, private-beach connection, or attributable camper quotation was verified, so none is presented as fact.This episode contains AI-generated narration and production elements. Research and source review were completed for Weather With Enthusiasm.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simchaThis episode includes AI-generated content.

A 2-minute bike forecast for Chicago's Lakefront Trail, north and south of Navy Pier. It covers trail temperatures, the warmest times of day, humidity and dew points, wet-bulb temperatures and how sweaty skin will feel, lake-breeze winds, and forecast confidence. It also suggests inland trails away from the lake: the North Branch Trail (about 20 miles) and the Des Plaines River Trail (40+ miles). Data from NWS Chicago hourly forecasts and NOAA buoys. Music: Blue Dot Sessions (Free Music Archive).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

Sunny and cool by the lake (Chicago 63°, Waukegan 62°, Lincoln Park Zoo 63°), warmer inland (Joliet 70°, Brookfield Zoo 66°). Zmanim for West Rogers Park (60645): Sof Zman Shema 9:09 AM (MGA) / 9:45 AM (GRA), Chatzos 12:39 PM. Music: Glass Beads by The Balloonist. Sources: National Weather Service, Hebcal.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

Side-by-side 7-day forecast for Waukegan, Chicago and Joliet: highs, lows, wind direction (lake vs. southwest), fronts, Lakefront Trail wet-bulb temps with clothing tips for sweaty rides, and today's zmanim for 60645. Sources: NWS Chicago forecasts and discussion, NDBC buoy 45198, Hebcal.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

00:00 - 01:01: Introduction, Southern California heat wave, Midwest storm system, Pacific and Gulf moisture, unusual high dew points in the 70s in September/October.01:01 - 02:05: National Weather Service confirmation of high dew points, comparison to Chicago area rainfall and East Coast Sukkos weather.02:05 - 04:04: Focus on the "very impressive" Southern California heat, extreme heat warning issued until October 8th, details of temperatures (90s at coast, 105 in valleys) and impact.04:04 - 05:07: Discussion of the unprecedented nature of the heat forecast for October, mention of the forecast discussion details.05:07 - 06:08: Official National Weather Service statement on the long-lasting heat wave due to a strong high-pressure system, weakening pressure gradients, and non-traditional Santa Ana winds.06:08 - 07:09: Expected temperatures (102-107 in valleys, 99-103 downtown LA, 90-98 coastal), 15-20 degrees above normal.07:09 - 08:12: Heat advisories for central/northern Santa Barbara counties, potential for even hotter weather and record-breaking temperatures later next week.08:12 - 09:14: Speaker's thoughts on AI-generated content vs. human passion in weather forecasting, introduction to "Weather Across America" podcast.09:14 - 10:23: Reiterating the significance of the California heat, Midwest cooling trend (temperatures dropping to 40s/30s), and the re-emergence of a "heat dome."10:23 - 11:29: Explanation of how to visualize the heat dome on windy.com (500 HPA/MB, geopotential height isolines), its persistence over Los Angeles.11:29 - 12:31: The heat dome shifting towards Phoenix, questioning if it's the same long-lasting dome from August, its impact on hurricane paths (redirecting Pacific hurricanes).12:31 - 13:32: The heat dome's effect on Atlantic hurricanes, its national impact, and the expected jet stream dip outside the heat zone affecting the Midwest.13:32 - 14:34: European computer model forecast for Minnesota temperatures (60s, 50s, 70s), lack of significant cold air.14:34 - 15:36: Polar vortex and cold air location (Canada, upper atmosphere), potential for cold air in mid-month for upper Midwest, discrepancy with surface temperatures.15:36 - 16:39: Encouragement to listen to AI episodes for more in-depth coverage, good wishes for Hoshana Rabba and a beautiful, cooler weekend in Chicago.20 Hashtags:#WeatherForecast#CaliforniaHeatwave#ExtremeHeat#MidwestWeather#DewPoint#OctoberHeat#ClimateChange#NationalWeatherService#HeatDome#HurricaneSeason#ElNino#WeatherAnomalies#LosAngelesWeather#ChicagoWeather#JetStream#WeatherPatterns#AuthenticWeather#WeatherDiscussion#HoshanaRabba#WeatherEnthusiasmBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha