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CHICAGO — The warm, summery weather Chicago has been enjoying will stick around for awhile.
The city will see temperatures in the 70s through the weekend, with low chances for rain until June 10, according to the National Weather Service.
It was 88 degrees as of noon Wednesday, with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
Thursday will be sunny with a high near 78 degrees and a small chance for showers, according to the weather service.
Friday will be sunny with a high near 77 degrees, according to the weather service.
Saturday and Sunday will keep the summer vibes rolling with sunny skies and daytime highs near 76 and 74 degrees, respectively, according to the weather service.
The beginning of next week will cool off just a bit with a Monday high near 73 degrees and a Tuesday high near 71 degrees, according to the weather service.
Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoWhile the warm-up is mostly pleasant for now, the Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications is reminding neighbors that hot summer weather is coming — and to be “prepared for temperatures reaching dangerous levels throughout the summer season,” according to a news release.
Property owners and building managers must check their electrical and cooling equipment and make sure they are providing air conditioning in all apartments or a cooling area when temperatures exceed 80 degrees, according to the news release.
The city’s six public cooling centers are now open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, with the Garfield Center, 10 S. Kedzie Ave., serving as a 24-hour location, according to the news release.
Visitors are required to wear a face covering, which will be provided to those who don’t have one, according to the news release. The locations are below.
- Englewood Center, 1140 W. 79th St.
- Garfield Center, 10 S. Kedzie Ave. (24 hours)
- King Center, 4314 S. Cottage Grove
- North Area Center, 845 W. Wilson Ave.
- South Chicago Center, 8650 S. Commercial Ave.
- Trina Davila Center, 4312 W. North Ave.
The city’s libraries and Park District field houses are also open to folks looking to beat the heat, according to the news release.
Residents can stay up to date on heat advisories and weather emergencies by registering for phone notifications here or by downloading the OEMC app here.
Chicagoans can request wellness checks for their most vulnerable neighbors on hot days by calling 311, according to the news release.
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