Dangerous heat continues with storms Tuesday night in Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) — Northern Illinois is under an excessive heat warning through 10 p.m., and Northwest Indiana is under a heat advisory for Tuesday as dangerously hot temperatures will peak in the upper 90s.
Heat Index values were expected to be in the 105 to 115-degree range.
High temperatures this afternoon will peak in the upper 90s. Since the humidity levels today will be at oppressive levels at times, the heat index this afternoon will range between 105 and 115 degrees.
A lake breeze could slightly cool off some immediate lake shore areas by the late afternoon, but it will still be hot and steamy.
Due to this heat dome, our skies will look hazy again, and there will be a poor air quality alert for most counties throughout the day. Skies could get more dark and ominous as we have a severe storm threat starting Tuesday evening.
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for McHenry and Lake counties until 4 p.m.
There is a slight risk (level 2) for the potential of strong to severe storms. The main weather hazards will be heavy rain and gusty winds. However, hail and a spin-up tornado cannot be ruled out. Make sure to have a way to get weather alerts.
The storm threat will continue early overnight, diminishing by daybreak Wednesday. Lows tonight will drop to the middle 70s, staying muggy through the rest of the week.
Cooler conditions and lower humidity are expected by Labor Day weekend. Strong to severe storms are possible starting this evening, mainly around sundown. The storm threat will continue early overnight.
Lows will drop to the middle 70s, staying muggy through the rest of the week.
Cooling Centers available in Chicago
There are 50 Chicago cooling centers offering relief from the dangerous heat. Some of the center locations below will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Englewood Center, 1140 W. 79th Street
- Garfield Center (open 24 hours), 10 S. Kedzie Ave.
- King Center, 4314 S. Cottage Grove, 4314 S. Cottage Grove
- North Area Center, 845 W. Wilson Ave.
- South Chicago Center, 8650 S. Commercial Ave.
- Trina Davila Center, 4312 W. North Ave.
Residents can also visit any Chicago Public Library or Park District Fieldhouse.
A map of cooling centers is available here.
