FYI from the National Weather Service to people like me attending tonight-
excessive heat warning until 8 pm. Be safe
https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=ILZ104&warncounty=ILC031&firewxzone=ILZ014&local_place1=4 Miles NE Chicago IL&product1=Excessive+Heat+Warning&lat=41.8843&lon=-87.6325
Excessive Heat Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
1000 AM CDT Thu Aug 24 2023
ILZ103>105-242300-
/O.CON.KLOT.EH.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230825T0100Z/
Northern Cook-Central Cook-Southern Cook-
Including the cities of Evanston, Des Plaines, Schaumburg,
Palatine, Northbrook, Chicago, Cicero, Oak Lawn, Oak Park,
La Grange, Calumet City, Oak Forest, Lemont, Orland Park,
and Park Forest
1000 AM CDT Thu Aug 24 2023
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values in
excess of 110 expected.
* WHERE...Northern Cook, Central Cook and Southern Cook Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...The magnitude of anticipated heat will lead to
hazardous conditions, particularly for the elderly and those
with pre-existing health conditions. Residents of the city of
Chicago can call 3 1 1 to request well being checks for elderly
friends or family members, or for information on finding the
nearest cooling center.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.