'Dangerous' Heat Expected Today into Wednesday

Editor's note: The following information is courtesy of the National Weather Service.

You might want to cool it with the outdoor activities on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Temperatures are going to stake out in the mid to upper 90s across Kane County and the Chicago area, according to the National Weather Service.

The temps alone will be bad enough, but they will be combined with dew points in the 60s. This means the heat index will be over 100 in the afternoons.

Today, June 7, will be sunny, hot and humid. Highs will reach the mid 90s with heat index readings ranging from 96 to 101. Wednesday will be more of the same with a mid-90s forecast and heat indexes between 97 and 102 in the afternoon.

There is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday evening.

Hot temperatures and humidity will tax your body and cause heat-related illnesses. The National Weather Service recommends the following:

• Drink plenty of fluids
• Stay in an air-conditioned room
• Stay out of the sun
• Check up on relatives and neighbors
• Never leave children and pets unattended in vehicles. Car interiors in this weather can reach dangerously high temperatures in a few minutes.

When Will It Get Cooler?

Temperatures are supposed to come down by Wednesday night and Thursday as a cold front moves into the area, according to the National Weather Service.