Illinois Tollway deploys 'Hot Weather Patrols' to help stranded drivers in the heat
With extreme heat causing tires to deflate or tear, engines to overheat, and air conditioning to fail, sitting in a broken-down car can quickly become dangerous.
With extreme heat causing tires to deflate or tear, engines to overheat, and air conditioning to fail, sitting in a broken-down car can quickly become dangerous.
Illinois Tollway deploys 'Hot Weather Patrols' to help stranded drivers amid Chicago heatwave
With extreme heat causing tires to deflate or tear, engines to overheat, and air conditioning to fail, sitting in a broken-down car can quickly become dangerous.
With extreme heat causing tires to deflate or tear, engines to overheat, and air conditioning to fail, sitting in a broken-down car can quickly become dangerous.
Chicago weather: Another scorcher Wednesday with heat index values around 100
When will Chicago see some relief from the heat? Emily Wahls has the answer.
When will Chicago see some relief from the heat? Emily Wahls has the answer.
Wednesday will be another scorcher with heat index values around 100
Emily Wahls has your Chicago weather update!
Emily Wahls has your Chicago weather update!
Tips on how to keep pets safe in the heat
Dr. Emily Swiniarski, Anti-Cruelty Medical director, spoke with Fox 32's Terrence Lee and Sylvia Perez about steps pet owners can take to keep animals safe in the heat.
Dr. Emily Swiniarski, Anti-Cruelty Medical director, spoke with Fox 32's Terrence Lee and Sylvia Perez about steps pet owners can take to keep animals safe in the heat.
Inside look at how Illinois Tollway's Hot Weather Patrols navigate during heatwave
When the temperatures skyrocket, so do the number of cars that break down on the Illinois tollways, which is why for the next few days, a dozen additional tollway trucks will be out on the roads, part of the Hot Weather Patrols program.
When the temperatures skyrocket, so do the number of cars that break down on the Illinois tollways, which is why for the next few days, a dozen additional tollway trucks will be out on the roads, part of the Hot Weather Patrols program.
Outdoor workers battle extreme heat in the Midwest and Northeast
Local cooling centers are opening across communities in the Midwest and Northeast but those whose jobs require them to work outdoors are being thrust into dangerous heat conditions.
Local cooling centers are opening across communities in the Midwest and Northeast but those whose jobs require them to work outdoors are being thrust into dangerous heat conditions.
Heatwave sweeps across Midwest, East Coast
Heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths, according to the CDC. Kailey Schuyler was in Lake George, New York as a heatwave swept across the East Coast and the Midwest.
Heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths, according to the CDC. Kailey Schuyler was in Lake George, New York as a heatwave swept across the East Coast and the Midwest.
Mysterious monolith appears in Las Vegas desert as temperatures soar
Authorities in Las Vegas are perplexed by a mysterious monolith discovered near Gass Peak over the weekend.
Authorities in Las Vegas are perplexed by a mysterious monolith discovered near Gass Peak over the weekend.
Chicago heatwave: City grapples with 3rd straight day of dangerous heat
Today marks the third straight day of dangerous heat for the Chicago area.
Today marks the third straight day of dangerous heat for the Chicago area.
Chicago weather: Day 3 of the heatwave
FOX 32's Mike Caplan breaks down today's weather outlook.
FOX 32's Mike Caplan breaks down today's weather outlook.
Tips on how to stay cool during Chicago's heatwave
Even if you love the warm weather, the heat can be dangerous and even deadly. However, there are precautions you can take to stay safe.
Even if you love the warm weather, the heat can be dangerous and even deadly. However, there are precautions you can take to stay safe.
Record warmth hits Chicago, more heat expected this week
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.
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.
Record high temps today, and there's no relief from the heat in sight
Emily Wahls has your Chicago weather update!
Emily Wahls has your Chicago weather update!
Beat the heat at one of Chicago's public pools
The Chicago Park District on Monday celebrated the opening of its 77 indoor and outdoor pools, one week earlier than last year.
The Chicago Park District on Monday celebrated the opening of its 77 indoor and outdoor pools, one week earlier than last year.
Chicago cooling centers open amid extreme heat
Cooling centers opened up in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs as temperatures near record highs. City officials reminded residents to stay hydrated and to stay inside somewhere with air conditioning.
Cooling centers opened up in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs as temperatures near record highs. City officials reminded residents to stay hydrated and to stay inside somewhere with air conditioning.
Chicago cooling centers open amid extreme heat
Cooling centers opened up over the weekend as Chicago prepares for a week-long heatwave.
Cooling centers opened up over the weekend as Chicago prepares for a week-long heatwave.
Chicago weather: Heatwave could result in record-high temps
Chicago will be hit by a heatwave this week.
Chicago will be hit by a heatwave this week.
Chicago weather: Record-high temps likely today
FOX 32's Mike Caplan breaks down today's weather outlook.
FOX 32's Mike Caplan breaks down today's weather outlook.
Week-long heat wave underway in Chicago
Mark Strehl has your weather update!
Mark Strehl has your weather update!