Weather report

Weakening storms are moving very slowly East Northeast. They are now affecting Northwest and Northcentral illinois. They will possibly dissipate by when they reach Northeast Illinois.

Special Weather Warning (Illinois)

For today into tomorrow, heat indices will be 100-110 with temperatures in the low 90s.
Here are several tips to stay healthy.

Check on the elderly.
Drink plenty of water.
Stay inside when possible.
If you must be outside, take frequent breaks and stay hydrated.
When taking breaks outside, try to stay out of the sun.
Don't do strenuous activity for over 30 minutes without frequent breaks and continuous hydration.
Wear light clothing.
If myou feel dizzy, light-headed, weak, nauseous, or anything unusual, immediately find a rest area inside and immediately drink water.
When outside, do not eat a high amount of salty foods, alchohol, or anything that can de-hydrate you.
See a doctor if any unusual conditions in your body continue for over 24 hours after continuous hydration and inside air conditioning.
Make sure you have proper air conditioning at all times.
If you have no air conditioning, find a cooling center or use fans with a lot of water.

EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING, HEAT ADVISORY

EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING FOR COOK COUNTY, HEAT ADVISORY FOR REST OF NORTHERN AREA, EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNINGS IN MID AND SOUTHERN PORTIONS OF STATE.

Notification

Snow day predictions will begin after the season's first snow, probably september-october.

Model Runs

The GFS is pointing towards a period of rain tonight into tomorrow morning, then chances for showers tomorrow night into Thursday night.

The NAM is forecasting storms to come through the area tonight, then a very intense storm system to go through the region Thursday Night.

Level of similarity: Poor.