Dangerous Heat, Oppressive Humidity For IL Father's Day Weekend

It's gonna be a hot one. Father's Day weekend is heating up in Chicagoland, and an excessive heat watch is in effect for Cook County, while the rest of the area is under a heat advisory until 7 p.m. Monday.

Highs are expected to reach the low to mid-90s on Friday, with heat indexes near 100 — possibly reaching 110 degrees.

"The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible," the National Weather Service said. "Drink plenty of water, wear light weight and loose
fitting clothing, stay in an air-conditioned room if possible, stay out of the sun and take frequent breaks, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke."

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In Cook County, NWS said, "The extended duration of heat, combined with nearly full sunshine, and oppressive warmth even at night will lead to potentially hazardous conditions, particularly for the elderly and those with pre-existing health conditions."

Heat exhaustion symptoms:

• Faintness or dizziness
• Excessive sweating
• Cool, pale, clammy skin
• Nausea or vomiting
• Muscle cramps

Heat stroke symptoms:

• Throbbing headache
• Lack of sweat even though it's extremely hot
• Body temperature above 103 degrees
• Red, hot, dry skin
• Rapid, strong pulse
• Loss of conciousness

Call 911 if you feel any heat stroke symptoms, and seek a cooling center if you find yourself without power or air conditioning.

Weekend forecast:

Saturday June 16

Partly cloudy throughout the day. High 92, low 73.
Chance of precipitation: 11%. Wind 9 mph from the SSW

Sunday June 17

Partly cloudy starting in the afternoon, continuing until evening. High 91, low 77.
Chance of precipitation: 3%. Wind 10 mph from the SW

Monday June 18

Rain starting in the afternoon. High 90, low 76.
Chance of precipitation: 63%. Wind 7 mph from the WSW

Data provided by darksky.net.

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