![]() ![]() Residents can text ‘AlertCook’ to 888-777 to receive the latest alerts and information. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. with expected peak afternoon heat index values between 106 to 110 degrees. The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued an excessive heat warning until Wednesday, June 15 at 8 p.m. The Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) is offering guidance to residents to stay safe as the season’s hottest temperatures move into the region. If you’re over the heat, there’s good news: it comes to an end on Monday with temperatures back in the 80s, and by next week we’ll be back to our “regularly scheduled programming” with highs in the 70s.County’s Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security offers cooling tips and a list of cooling centers for residents Thursday leading into Friday morning, the humidity declines. ![]() On Thursday, one thing will feel a little more noticeable than on Wednesday: less humidity. ![]() For those of you without air conditioning and still needing it, check local sale sites: Facebook Marketplace or online garage sales in your area have great deals and usually same day pickup. So, as I’ve mentioned this week, stay hydrated, stay cool, and avoid long exposure to the sun during peak hours. However, this could always change so we’ll continue to monitor the forecast with the latest conditions.Įven with a 2 to 3-degree cooldown Thursday, temperatures are still hot and both Excessive Heat Warnings and the Heat Advisory will continue through Sunday night at 9 p.m. The haze will be high enough in the atmosphere because the fires are so far away that we should have little to no additional impacts. If you’re concerned with air quality, unfortunately, the current heat wave is already impacting our air quality, with “unhealthy” levels taking over much of the Puget Sound. ![]() With the presence of the smoke aloft, we are now given a little barrier, and this will take our temperatures down about 2 to 3 degrees, which is not anything noticeably different, but it’s something, and a sign that we’re slowly heading in a cooler direction, with 70s coming soon. Without any clouds the last couple of days, the sun has no barrier to protect us from its incredible heat. This is working out to technically be a good thing. ![]()
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