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Chicago Braces for Summer Heat Under Hazy Skies

Local health officials urge at-risk groups to take precautions ahead of highs approaching 90°F early next week.

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Chicago skyline of skyscrapers and Ferris Wheel with sun shining in the background and white fleece flowering plants in the foreground, seen from the Navy Pier in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
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Overview

  • Saturday’s highs were limited to the upper 60s following a stretch of unseasonably cool weather.
  • More sunshine on Sunday will push temperatures into the mid-70s before humidity and heat build.
  • Dry, warmer conditions are expected to drive Monday and Tuesday highs into the upper 80s and near 90°F.
  • A cold front arriving after midweek will return rainfall and cool highs back to the 70s later in the week.
  • Canadian wildfire smoke will remain aloft over the Chicago area this weekend, producing hazy skies without significant air quality impacts.