Overview

• The Storm Prediction Center has placed parts of Chicagoland in a Slight Risk for severe storms on Wednesday, warning of damaging winds, hail and isolated tornadoes.
• After midweek storms, temperatures will return to the low 80s on Thursday and Friday before surging into the mid-90s this weekend.
• Forecasters warn that high humidity could push heat indices above 100 degrees, increasing the likelihood of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
• Six city cooling centers will open from Saturday through Tuesday, operating from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at community service locations and venues run by the Chicago Park District, public libraries and City Colleges.
• The heat wave is expected to continue into early next week with little chance of significant rainfall to ease conditions.