Chicago weather forecast: Extreme Heat Warning continues for Cook County Monday
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CHICAGO (WLS) — The Chicago area will be undergoing another day of extreme heat Monday.

A National Weather Service Extreme Hear Warning will remain in effect for Cook County through Monday, expiring at midnight.

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An Extreme Heat Warning is also in effect for Kenosha, which is set to expire at 7 p.m.

According to ABC7 Accuweather Meteorologist Tracy Butler, Monday’s high temperatures in the area are expected to reach the upper 90s, with heat index values ranging from 100 to 105. It will feel particularly humid, with dew points in the 70s.

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There are plenty of ways to cool down around the city.

Starting Saturday, the city’s 50 outdoor pools have now opened seven days a week.

The first official weekend of summer in Chicago has been busy and hot.

Beaches are accessible as well. The Chicago Park District has announced that they are fully staffed with lifeguards and remind everyone that swimming hours are from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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The city will also activate cooling centers, including Garfield Center, various Chicago Park District sites, public libraries, city colleges, and police stations. Those without air conditioning are encouraged to visit one of these locations.

The Office of Emergency Management is warning that the extreme temperatures could cause heat-related illnesses, like heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

For those who plan on spending time in the heat, the city’s health commissioner advised people to keep cool by applying ice or wet towels to their necks, wrists, armpits and groin areas.

City leaders said they will also be checking on those who are unhoused and need a place to stay. People were also asked to check on neighbors and those who are elderly during the dangerous heat.

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