Heat Advisory Issued for Chicago Suburbs for Saturday

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for counties throughout the Chicago area for Saturday.

The heat advisory will take effect at 10 a.m. and will continue through 8 p.m. for McHenry, DuPage, Lake, Cook, Will, Kendall and Kane counties.

A combination of heat and humidity will make for oppressive conditions. Temperature are expected to reach the mid-90s while heat index values will be between 105 and 110 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

Heat-related illnesses due to prolonged exposure could occur.

The above information was updated at noon on Friday. 

------------------------
ORIGINAL ARTICLE: Hot and muggy temperatures are expected to hit the Chicago area this weekend.

Temperatures around 90 degrees are expected for Friday and Saturday and heat index values could reach as high as 105 degrees on Friday and 107 degrees on Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.

The heat is expected to continue into Sunday.

There will be a periodic chance of thunderstorms on Friday and Saturday with a greater chance of storms Saturday night and Sunday.

Check the National Weather Service for more updates.

Heat Safety Tips: Never Leave Child Unattended in Backseat

With extreme heat in the forecast, the National Weather Service is reminding parents to remember to check their backseat and never leave children unattended in a vehicle.

A child’s body can absorb more heat on a hot day than adult’s body does. And temperatures inside a car on a 90-degree day can climb to 120 to 150 degrees within minutes.

Heatstroke can begin when the core body temperature reaches 104 degrees.

If you see a child left unattended in a backseat, call 9-1-1.

Other Heat Safety Tips

Here are some more tips to keep in mind on a hot day:

1. Slow down: Reduce, eliminate or reschedule outdoor activity
2. Dress for summer: Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing
3. Drink plenty of water: And avoid caffienated and alcoholic beverages
4. Spend more time in air-conditioned places
5. Don’t get too much sun