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Chicago weather: Extreme heat grips region
Fox Chicago Meteorologist Kaitlin Cody breaks down today's hot weather outlook.
CHICAGO - Today we have an Excessive Heat Warning in Cook County and an advisory for the rest of Chicagoland.
Where we have the warning, the heat index may reach 105-110 degrees. Everyone may see heat index values of 100-105 degrees. Actual high temperatures today will be in the mid 90s. The warnings and advisories remain through Wednesday.
Tomorrow will be partly sunny to sunny with highs in the upper 90s. Sunny and hot again on Wednesday with highs in the upper 90s.
Thursday we repeat with sunny skies and highs in the upper 90s. There is a chance for rain Thursday night, and storms are possible on Friday.
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How to stay cool as dangerous heat settles over Chicago
Dangerous heat is settling over the Chicago area this week, prompting city officials to urge residents to take precautions.
Friday will be in the low to mid 90s with mostly sunny skies. There is a chance for storms during the day and at night.
Saturday is looking to be mostly dry with highs in the upper 80s. It looks like it will be mostly sunny for the 4th of July Holiday. The chance for rain and storms is back Saturday night and Sunday. Highs on Sunday will be in the upper 80s.
The Source: The information in this report came from Fox Chicago Meteorologist Kaitlin Cody.