Illinois Severe Extreme Heat Warning | Effective 06/29/2026 08:09

Headline: 
Extreme Heat Warning issued June 29 at 10:09AM CDT until July 1 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event: 
Extreme Heat Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 29, 2026 - 8:09am
Expires: 
June 29, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description: 
* 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.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
Northern Cook; Central Cook; Southern Cook
Forcast Office: 
NWS Chicago IL