Parts of the Chicago area are under excessive heat warnings and heat advisories Thursday with temperatures expected to top out at 96 degrees along with a heat index into the triple digits, according to the NWS.
The heat index, or what temperatures can feel like when combined with humidity, is expected to reach up to 111 degrees in some parts of the state Thursday with cooler conditions near Lake Michigan due to onshore winds.
NWS is reminding people to take precautions if spending time outdoors as dangerous heat conditions are expected for the rest of Thursday and Friday. Potential thunderstorms Friday might provide some relief from the heat, according to the weather service. Temperatures on Friday are expected to reach 97 degrees with a heat index of 112 degrees.
Around 150 million people are currently experiencing heat alerts amid scorching temperatures across the country.On Thursday, the country’s largest grid operator, PJM Interconnection, issued an alert that it may have to implement emergency procedures amid soaring demand for power.
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