Midwest heat wave brings soaring temperatures and high humidity

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A significant heat wave is impacting the Midwest, with high temperatures and humidity expected to persist through the beginning of September. In the Chicago area, a heat dome is driving temperatures roughly 10 degrees above seasonal averages. Forecasters predict heat indices could approach 100 degrees in the city and reach nearly 105 degrees in the southern suburbs on Tuesday and Wednesday.

The high humidity, characterized by dew point values in the 70s, will contribute to an oppressive, muggy feel across the region. While Chicago may see highs in the 90s, some areas in the south suburbs could experience more extreme heat. In Kansas City, temperatures are expected to reach 100 degrees through Thursday.

The weather pattern is expected to shift later in the week. Cooler, more seasonable temperatures in the low 80s are forecast for Thursday and Friday, with pleasant conditions likely to continue through the weekend. A previous heat wave in July has already contributed to 13 heat-related deaths in Cook County.

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The Cook County heat-related death toll has reached 13 following an earlier heat wave in July.
[○ 1 SOURCE] A heat dome is moving into the Chicago area, causing temperatures to rise approximately 10 degrees above the seasonal average.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Heat indices in the Chicago area could reach nearly 105 degrees in the south suburbs on Tuesday and Wednesday.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Tuesday could be the hottest day of the current stretch with heat indices approaching 100 degrees. timesng.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Chicago temperatures are expected to reach the low 90s on Monday with heat indices in the mid-90s. timesng.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Temperatures in the Kansas City area are expected to reach 100 degrees through Thursday. flatlandkc.org
[○ 1 SOURCE] Dew point values are expected to remain in the 70s throughout much of the week, contributing to high humidity. www.kaaltv.com