Although a heat advisory for much of the Chicago area Tuesday has been canceled, all of Northeastern Illinois Wednesday will be under an excessive heat warning, with dangerously hot and humid temperatures that could feel as warm as 115 degrees, the National Weather Service said.
According to the NWS, Northwest Indiana currently remains under an excessive heat watch Wednesday, though that could change.
While advice from experts during periods of extreme heat may seem obvious, such heat"often results in the highest annual number of deaths among all weather-related disasters," a spokesperson for Cook County Health said. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, residents to"stay indoors as much as possible."
The following cooling centers are open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., according to the City of Chicago:King Center – 4314 S. Cottage Grove Trina Davila Center – 4312 W. North Ave. "Wear loose-fitting, lightweight, light-colored clothing," the Red Cross said."Avoid dark colors because they absorb the sun's rays."
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