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2 clusters · 6 sources · 9 days · First seen 17 days ago · Last updated 8 days ago

Chicago extreme heat wave

Overview

Chicago has been impacted by a significant heat wave characterized by dangerous temperatures and high humidity. A heat dome has driven temperatures approximately 10 degrees above the seasonal average, with heat index values expected to exceed 100 degrees.

This late-season event is considered unusual by experts. The extreme weather follows a summer that included two previous heat waves in July. The heat has already resulted in documented fatalities, with Cook County recording its 13th heat-related death of the year in August.

Entities

National Weather Service · Cook County · Chicago · Office of Emergency Management and Communications

Timeline

8 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
Chicago faces dangerous heat wave with high heat indices
Chicago is facing a dangerous late-season heat wave with heat index values expected to exceed 100 degrees, prompting official advisories and warnings regarding heat-related health risks.
17 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
Chicago weather forecast for Wednesday, August 26
Chicago weather for Wednesday, August 26, features a high of 84°F (29°C) and a 62% chance of precipitation during the first half of the day.

Sources

abc7chicago.com · eldiariony.com · fox26houston.com · fox9.com · tn.com.ar · wbez.org