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Heat advisory issued for Chicago area, scattered storms possible
Monday’s heat advisory is set to expire at 8 p.m. The advisory cautioned heat index values of up to 109 degrees.
Chicago weather: Heat advisory, severe weather risk and ‘ring of fire' before big temperature drop
But before that, the chance for severe weather along with dangerous heat and humidity were in the forecast Monday as part of a "Ring of Fire" weather pattern, with a heat advisory going into effect and heavy downpours, localized flooding and gusty, damaging winds all possible.
Chicago weather: Heat advisory in place for tomorrow afternoon
After a weekend of scattered storms and warm temperatures, the Chicago area faces a sweltering start to the week with a heat advisory Monday and more chances for storms through midweek before cooler,
Chicago weather: Heat index exceeds 100 degrees in parts of area following pop-up storms
Temperatures climbed into the low to mid-90s in the afternoon, and it will feel like between 105-109 degrees, ABC7 Chicago AccuWeather Meteorologist Mark McGinnis said. But the heat is not stopping from coming to enjoy Monday night's Summer Series concert at Millennium Park.
Heat advisory issued for Chicago area as muggy conditions return
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the entire Chicago area ahead of more hot and humid conditions.
Chicago weather: Heat advisory issued as temps soar into 90s
A heat advisory is in effect across the Chicago area until Thursday evening. Highs will reach the mid to upper 90s today and tomorrow, with limited chances for storms. Cooler temperatures arrive Friday, but heat returns early next week.
Heat index expected to soar over 100 degrees; advisory issued
The advisory, expected to last from noon to 8 p.m., spans several areas including Cook, Dekalb, McHenry and DuPage counties, according to the National Weather Service.
Chicago weather: Heat advisory remains but relief on the way, along with heavy downpours, risk of flooding
A heat advisory continued Thursday for much of the Chicago area, with high temperatures in the 90s and peak heat index values between 105 and 110 degrees possible. But incoming showers and storms from the east by afternoon were expected to bring relief from the sweltering heat wave,
Chicago weather: Heat Advisory will go into effect Wednesday morning
The Extreme Heat Watch for northeast Illinois has been replaced with an area-wide Heat Advisory, which now goes into effect for all of Chicagoland at 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Dangerous heat in Chicago with periodic storm chances
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Chicago weather: Chance for multiple showers, storms for Wednesday
Today we have mostly sunny skies with the chance for storms along a lake breeze through the afternoon. If any storm develops, it may get gusty. Highs today will be in the upper 80s to mid-90s. The chance for storms ramps up tomorrow morning through early Thursday.

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