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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Emmanuel Camarillo

How to stay safe from ‘oppressive’ heat expected in the Chicago area later this week

People enjoy the Lakefront Trail near North Avenue Beach as a heatwave hits the Chicago area, Friday, July 28, 2023. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times (file))

Temperatures in the Chicago area are expected to soar later this week, with dangerous heat indexes that could reach up to 115 degrees, prompting the city to issue a warning for the high temperatures.

Monday’s high temperatures hit the 80s, but the hot and humid weather arrives in earnest starting Tuesday when temps during the day are forecast to hit the mid-90s, according to the National Weather Service.

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