Chicago is bracing for extreme heat in the coming days, with temperatures potentially reaching record levels. A high pressure system will be stationed over the Midwest, pushing temperatures to dangerously high levels.
According to the National Weather Service, a heat advisory has been issued for Monday in the Chicago area, followed by an excessive heat watch for Tuesday. Forecast models indicate heat indices could exceed 100 degrees both days, with highs reaching between 90 and 100 degrees.
Although temperatures are expected to drop slightly on Wednesday, the cooling will be gradual, with highs remaining in the upper 80s for several days.
As for weather records, Monday and Tuesday could see marks set 50 years ago broken. The record high temperature for those days in Chicago is 97 degrees, both set during the summer of 1973.
Another record that could fall is that of the highest minimum temperature. The current record for Monday is 77 degrees, also set in 1973, and Tuesday’s is 78 degrees, set in 2020.
With high temperatures on the way, residents are urged to take extra precautions to stay cool and hydrated, especially as school starts in Chicago Public Schools.
