Soaring temperatures could near the 100-degree mark Thursday.
Extreme heat will enter the area over the next several days. The National Weather Service is forecasting a high of 99 degrees Thursday in Algonquin. High temperatures then will hover near the 90-degree mark through the weekend, according to the weather service. Lower-than-average rainfall coupled with the hot weather so far this year has caused drought-like conditions to develop throughout Illinois. At Chicago-O'Hare, 12.65 inches of rainfall has been recorded so far this year, compared with 22.56 inches of rainfall at this time last year. In northern Illinois, the conditions have been classified as abnormally dry, which is the least-severe rating on the U.S. Drought Monitor. As far as weather in Algonquin, here are more details on …
Temperatures could reach as high as 95 degrees today. Area health officials remind residents to stay hydrated, wear light-weight clothing and to schedule strenuous activities and/or exercise for early morning or late evenings.
Scorching hot temperatures will continue today. Mostly sunny skies are forecasted today and temperatures could reach as high as 95 degrees for the Algonquin area. The heat index could soar as high as 98 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Like Monday, it's expected to be breezy today. Wind gusts could reach as high as 35 mph. Wednesday is also expected to be a hot one. Mostly sunny skies and a high of 91 degrees is predicted. Area health officials remind residents to stay safe in the extreme heat. The Kane County Health Department provided the following safety tips: Be on the lookout for these potential risk factors when spending any time outside during periods of extreme heat and humidity: Dehydration — Dehydration …
