# HEADLINE
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EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT WEDNESDAY
# DETAILS
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WHAT
Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values around 105 expected each afternoon.
WHERE
Central Cook, Northern Cook, and Southern Cook Counties.
WHEN
Until 10 PM CDT Wednesday.
IMPACTS
Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
ISSUED AT
Monday, June 29, 2026 at 3:13 PM CDT
ISSUED BY
National Weather Service Chicago IL
HEADER
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
# PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
The magnitude of anticipated heat, combined with oppressive warmth at night will lead to hazardous conditions, particularly for the elderly and those with pre-existing health conditions. Residents of the city of Chicago can call 3 1 1 to request well being checks for elderly friends or family members, or for information on finding the nearest cooling center.
# AREAS AFFECTED
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Central Cook, Northern Cook, Southern Cook
Including the cities of Oak Lawn, Schaumburg, La Grange, Cicero, Orland Park, Oak Park, Des Plaines, Evanston, Park Forest, Lemont, Palatine, Northbrook, Calumet City, Oak Forest, and Chicago