Heat Wave Continues in DuPage County, Severe Thunderstorms Possible

The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement warning DuPage County residents of unusually high temperatures Tuesday.

Highs will reach the low-to mid-90s in DuPage County on Tuesday, with heat index values as high as 101 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

The hot and humid air mass will help fuel thunderstorm development Tuesday afternoon over central Wisconsin. Those storms are expected to slide southeast and could clip portions of northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana, according to the weather service.

The most intense storms could produce heavy downpours, damaging winds and large hail, according to the weather statement.

Temperatures in the mid-to high-80s are expected through the remainder of the week.

Those in need of a cooling center may visit any of the following locations:

• Downers Grove Park District Recreation Center, 4500 Belmont Road: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday/Sunday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St.: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

• Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave.: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon

• Downers Grove Village Hall, 801 Burlington Ave: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Downers Grove Police Department, 825 Burlington Ave.: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Drink more fluids, specifically those that don't contain alcohol or large amounts of sugar. 

• Stay indoors, in an air-conditioned place, if possible. 

• Take a cool shower or bath.

• Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothes.

• Limit your outdoor activity to morning and evening hours, and cut down on exercise, if possible.