The Chicago forecast Wednesday calls for heat indices of over 100 degrees in some parts as well as a 'slight' risk of severe weather.
According to an alert from the National Weather Service, Grundy, LaSalle, Kankakee and Will Counties in Illinois, along with Newton and Jasper Counties in Indiana are all under a Heat Advisory until 9 p.m. Wednesday."Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illness to occur," the alert said."Drink plenty of fluids, study in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.
According to the NBC 5 Storm Team, temperatures elsewhere in the Chicago area are expected to reach well into the 90s, remaining only slightly cooler near the lake, and dewpoints are expected to rise, making for"very muggy conditions" into the afternoon, Roman said. For example, O'Hare International Airport is expected to hit a high of 93 degrees. However, high dewpoint temperatures are likely to make that temperature feel like 102, the NBC 5 Strom Team said.Chance of strong to severe storms
Some forecast models show a chance for strong to severe storms develop twice Wednesday, with one round in between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m., and a second round in the afternoon.Heads up! Tomorrow is a day to stay up to date on the forecast with the threats for severe weather and dangerous heat. Here are a couple of scenarios we're eyeing for the weather tomorrow. Hot weather will continue into Thursday and Friday.
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