Extreme heat moves into Chicago area
The extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat-related illnesses in the area, the NWS said.
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The extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat-related illnesses in the area, the NWS said.
This weekend, high temperatures will reach the upper 80s to the lower 90s, with the humidity noticeably higher than in previous days.
Oppressive heat is expected as students head back to school on Monday.
More hot and humid weather in the city to wrap up the last day of Lollapalooza in Grant Park. Here's what to expect.
Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the 5 p.m. forecast for Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024.
Hydration stations, six medical tents, and Narcan demonstrations are just some components of the plan.
A storm cluster from LaCrosse, Wisconsin, may hold together and head towards Chicago Sunday morning.
The Windy City Smokeout is back, bringing some of the best country music and barbecue to Chicago. Dozens of EMS personnel were on hand Saturday at the event, walking around the festival prepared to tend to anyone who might experience heat-related illness.
Waves of storms from Saturday evening on and off through Tuesday as a steamy & stormy pattern develops.
When it comes to the heat, it is all about being prepared—and for anyone who overheats to make quick changes. Sara Machi reports.
Darius Johnson reports from the Windy City Smokeout at the United Center where officials are prepared for people who may not be used to the heat and the health issues that can arise.
According to the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service, June was the 13th consecutive month to break a global heat record.
Argonne's Scott Collis called the equipment being used for the effort "some of the most sophisticated instrumentation on the planet."
As temperatures surge, the U.S. Army is increasing its training on how to handle hot conditions, sometimes with rather simple techniques.
Nearly a third of Americans are under heat alerts this weekend, as scorching temperatures bake the nation. CBS News’ Cristian Benavides reports.
Parts of the Midwest and Northeast are under heat alerts on Thursday. High temperatures are also causing air quality problems and other health concerns.
Cooling does not last long, however, as most areas return to the 90s Friday and Saturday.
Downtown Chicago was bustling with people Monday, and there was plenty of demand for people brave enough to work in the heat.
Demand for hot food items alongside Grant Park has not stopped in the face of the heat. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
Downtown Chicago was bustling with people Monday, and there was plenty of demand for people brave enough to work in the heat. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
Hundreds were seen out at Chicago beaches on Sunday as temperatures hit a record-high.
Mostly sunny skies are expected with just a slight chance for a pop-up shower or storm.
Sunday was the hottest day of the year so far, and as the weather continues to heat up, Chicagoans were out and about enjoying it.
Winds from the south will increase, bringing a hot and humid air mass.
Doctors say that any time the weather spikes, they are sure to see an uptick in patients at area hospitals.
