Chicago weather LIVE: Heat Advisory for area, Extreme Heat Warning for all of Cook County Saturday, heat index in 100s in forecast
Share this @internewscast.com

Temperatures are expected to soar into the 90s on Saturday, with the heat index reaching 100-105 on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.

CHICAGO (WLS) — The Chicago area is bracing for several days of extreme heat starting Saturday, the first full day of summer.

Temperatures are expected to soar into the 90s on Saturday, with the heat index reaching 100-105 degrees on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

The Chicago weather forecast includes a Heat Advisory for the entire area and an Extreme Heat Warning for Cook County Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch

A National Weather Service Extreme Heat Warning went into effect for Cook County at 10 a.m. Friday, and will expire at midnight Tuesday.

There is also a Heat Advisory for most of the Chicago area.

There are plenty ways to cool down around the city. Starting Saturday, the city’s 50 outdoor pools will be open seven days a week.

Beaches remain accessible as the Chicago Park District confirms they are fully staffed with lifeguards, reminding everyone that swimming is permitted from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The city will also be opening cooling centers, which encompass Garfield Center, Chicago Park District locations, public libraries, city colleges, and police districts.

Anyone who doesn’t have air conditions are encouraged to visit one of the 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 intending to be outdoors in the heat, the city’s health commissioner recommends keeping necks and wrists cool. Officials have also urged pet owners to frequently check on their animals.

RELATED | Keeping pets safe during Chicago heat wave

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.

Cook County Radar DuPage County Radar Will County Radar Lake County Radar (IL) Kane County Radar Northwest Indiana Radar


Copyright © 2025 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
Bryan Kohberger questioned: Inside his first interview with police after Idaho student murders

Idaho Police Chief Shares New Insights on Bryan Kohberger Student Murder Case

Retired NYPD inspector Paul Mauro joined ‘Fox & Friends’ to talk about…
US to review 55M visa holders for possible violations

U.S. to Examine Compliance of 55 Million Visa Holders

Since Trump’s return to the White House, over 6,000 student visas have…
Villanova University issues active shooter alert amid orientation events

Active Shooter Alert Issued at Villanova University During Orientation Events

On Thursday, Villanova University issued an active shooter alert via its Nova…
FTC sues LA Fitness operators for 'exceedingly difficult' gym cancellation policies

FTC Takes Legal Action Against LA Fitness Operators Over Challenging Gym Cancellation Practices

The Federal Trade Commission in the U.S. is taking legal action against…
More Chicago-area families share grave grievances involving Elmo's Tombstone Service over missing, erroneous headstones

Chicago Families Report Numerous Issues with Elmo’s Tombstone Service, Including Missing and Incorrect Headstones

CHICAGO (WLS) — Families are grappling with unresolved grief as the graves…
Jeanine Pirro says people who carry rifles, shotguns in DC will no longer face felony charges

Jeanine Pirro Claims Possessing Rifles and Shotguns in DC Won’t Be a Felony Anymore

Federal prosecutors in Washington, D.C., have decided to stop pursuing felony charges…
Mets not planning go to six-man rotation — for now

Mets Opt to Stick with Five-Man Rotation — For the Time Being

WASHINGTON — The Mets’ pitching plan right now entails rolling with the…
'The Beatles Anthology' returns: remastered docuseries, new music and book arrive Fall 2025 on Disney+

“Remastered ‘The Beatles Anthology’ Docuseries, New Music, and Book Debut on Disney+ in Fall 2025”

The Beatles are once again diving into their archives. What initially appeared…
Aerial view of Prospect Valley Dairy in Keenesburg after six people were found dead.

Six Individuals Discovered Deceased in Unusual ‘Dairy Accident’ as Police Respond to Retrieve Bodies from Confined Area

SIX people are dead in what authorities described as a “dairy accident.”…
Family photo of two parents and two children.

Final Days of Distressed Mother Emily Long, 34, Who Chronicled Her Descent Before Family Tragedy

DEVASTATING information has emerged about the last days of a New Hampshire…
NY appeals court throws out $500M penalty against Trump in Letitia James civil case

New York Appeals Court Overturns $500 Million Fine Against Trump in Letitia James Civil Lawsuit

An appellate court has dismissed the $500 million civil fraud penalty imposed…
Bike-riding youths terrorize Dem-run city as mobs swarm roads, while mayor stays silent on chaos

Youthful cyclists cause chaos on city streets, as authorities remain quiet amid disturbances

Boston motorists captured the moment over 100 bikers filled a local highway,…