Overview

• An Extreme Heat Warning runs from 10 a.m. Saturday through midnight Monday with daytime highs in the 90s and heat index values up to 105°.
• Chicago’s Office of Emergency Management has opened over 250 cooling centers in fieldhouses, libraries, police stations and senior centers and offers 3-1-1 well-being checks.
• All 50 outdoor and 27 indoor public pools will open Saturday and Park District beaches and splash pads will be available for additional relief.
• Officials warn seniors and people with pre-existing conditions face heightened heat risks and advise staying hydrated, avoiding peak afternoon hours and watching for heat exhaustion and stroke symptoms.
• A cooldown is expected early next week with highs near 84° on Tuesday and scattered thunderstorms providing relief.