100-Degree Heat Index, Hot And Humid Week For IL

ILLINOIS — A hot and humid week is ahead for the Chicago area. According to the National Weather Service, heat indices will be between 95 and 100 degrees Monday. Scattered storms are also possible Monday with gusty winds.

The rest of the week will also be hot and humid with a high of 89 degrees on both Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the weather service. Thursday will have a high of 91 degrees, and Friday will be near 90.

The NWS urges residents to limit strenuous outdoor activities and to minimize sun exposure. You should stay hydrated with frequent breaks in air conditioning.

To keep yourself safe in extreme heat, ready.gov advises:

• Find air conditioning.
• Avoid strenuous activities.
• Watch for heat illness.
• Wear light clothing.
• Check on family members and neighbors.
• Drink plenty of fluids.
• Watch for heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.
• Never leave people or pets in a closed car.

Scattered storms are also possible Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Here is a more detailed look at the weather this week:

MONDAY: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 7 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 96. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

MONDAY NIGHT: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

TUESDAY: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. East southeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

WEDNESDAY: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.

THURSDAY: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.

THURSDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.

FRIDAY: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.

FRIDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.