Weather Forecast

It's going to be another sweltering day throughout the Chicago area with a chance of severe weather. 

Much of the Chicago area will top out in the 90s today but near the lake and over eastern Lake County highs will once again struggle to reach 80 degrees.

On-shore winds will hold today's highs closer to 80 degrees with afternoon temps likely in the 70s there, moving inland several miles.

Here's what you need to know about Chicago's heatwave and how long it will last:

Today will be hot with temps in the mid 90s under partly sunny skies. This evening will be warm and steamy with lows in the mid to upper 70s and a very small chance of a thundershower early in the evening.

When will Chicago see some relief from the heat? Emily Wahls has the answer.

Today marks the third straight day of dangerous heat for the Chicago area.

Chicago experienced record warmth on Monday, with temperatures at O'Hare reaching 97 degrees shortly after 3 p.m. This surpasses the previous record of 96 degrees set in 1957.