Midwest heat dome will bring worrying temperatures, stifling humidity
A Midwest heat dome will bring worryingly high temperatures and stifling humidity to millions of people this weekend.
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A Midwest heat dome will bring worryingly high temperatures and stifling humidity to millions of people this weekend.
You could really feel the humidity in Chicago on Tuesday. The extremely sticky air is a concern in many cities, and climate experts said it’s something we could see more of with changing weather patterns.
The Chicago area is bracing for extreme heat and humidity in the coming days, and experts said it could become more common with changing weather patterns. A Chicago doctor said extreme humidity impacts people more than we think.
An expert said early dismissals can be urgent for kids' safety when heat is extreme.
From 1999-2023, the Journal of American Medical Association recorded 21,518 deaths where heat was either the underlying cause or the contributing cause of death, likely an underestimation, they say.
a mostly sunny sky in the afternoon will boost highs to the mid-90s. A very humid environment will make it feel like 100 to 105 degrees in most locations.
Sunday is just the start of the excessive heat that will hit the Chicago area over the next couple of days.
Meteorologist Albert Ramon has the 5:30 p.m. forecast for Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024.
Sunday is just the start of the excessive heat that will hit the Chicago area over the next couple of days.
The extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat-related illnesses in the area, the NWS said.
The National Weather Service issued an excessive heat watch for Monday afternoon through Tuesday evening.
Cook County has been placed under an Excessive Heat Watch for Monday afternoon through Tuesday evening.
Meteorologist Kylee Miller has the 6 p.m. forecast for Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024.
The extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat-related illnesses in the area, the NWS said.
A letter notes that all CPS classrooms have air conditioning, and efrorts will be made to maintain it.
Dozens of EMS personnel were at the event, prepared to tend to anyone experiencing heat-related illness.
EMS personnel are on standby at the event to respond to anyone in need, and two first-aid tents offer air conditioning, cool towels, medicine, and more.
It took nearly two hours for crews to get the man safely down to the ground, using a tower ladder truck.
Some areas are expected to see a longevity of dangerous heat that "has not been experienced in decades," forecasters said.
Cooling does not last long, however, as most areas return to the 90s Friday and Saturday.
Experts said people should avoid outdoor activity if possible, drink plenty of water, and wear sunscreen if they do go outside.
According to the National Center for Health Statistics, heat-related deaths reached a new high in 2023. Those over the age of 60 made up the brunt of those numbers—but they are not the only population at risk. CBS 2's Darius Johnson reports.
Downtown Chicago was bustling with people Monday, and there was plenty of demand for people brave enough to work in the heat.
More than 80% of the country is facing scorching temperatures this week, from Arizona to Maine. CBS News Chicago’s Tara Molina reports for the CBS Evening News.
A heat wave is forecast to bring dangerously hot temperatures to the Midwest and Northeast this week.
