National Weather Service issues heat advisory for Chicago

Though record high temperatures are expected in the coming days, the duration of the heat as demonstrated by the numerous record warm morning lows will make this period especially oppressive. Couple this with the fact that this is the first major heat wave of the year – when our pic.x.com/2UfoRdvgFs

🥵💯 No major changes to the forecast for the heat wave early this coming week, despite today's clouds and showers. Monday and Tuesday will be the hottest days, with gradual improvement later in the week along with returning chances for showers/storms. #PAwx #NJwx #DEwx #MDwx pic.x.com/560GKcde23

Today begins a stretch of dangerously hot and humid days. No changes made to the heat forecast or headlines. Extreme Heat Warnings go into effect later this morning for most of the area as Heat Indices into the triple digits are expected for multiple days. #NJwx #PAwx #MDwx #DEwx pic.x.com/SzfayXC9c7

Stay cool, stay safe, and check in on our elders this weekend, Chicago. Also, check @ChicagoOEMC's social media pages and website for updates and warnings about this weekend's heat wave. pic.x.com/7c2jr5ofPI