Chicago weather: The heat wave continues on Saturday with record highs

CHICAGO (WLS) –

People are wise to stay smart and stay cool, but there's still plenty to do this weekend outside.

The National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning that is indeed for Cook County until 7 pm Sunday and until 10 pm Saturday for the surrounding counties.

The Saturday anticyclone is expected to be 98, one less than the record of 99 and the peak heat index readings are expected to exceed 105 degrees. On Friday, the highest point was 96 degrees, a degree below the record of 97 degrees.

There are more than 80 events in the Chicago area this weekend, and the message from the municipal authorities is to try to be careful and very much

"Very prepared, there are a lot of Water, we carry it with us, and hope it will stay cool, "said Meghan Powers, the concert performer.

The Chicago Emergency Management Office reminds you to stay hydrated. wear light clothes and do not spend too much time in the sun.

COOLING CENTERS AND HOSTED RESOURCES

CLICK HERE for an interactive map to find a cooling station near you Illinois
CLICK HERE to see cooling centers for Gary, Indiana

You can also call 311 to locate a nearby cooling center.

The Illinois Tollway began Friday patrols on Friday hot weather in order to locate and help stranded drivers in dangerously high temperatures. If you need the help of a motorist, call * 999 from a cell phone and note the route and direction of the trip, as well as the nearest milestone or junction . Blocked motorists must turn on the emergency lights and stay in their vehicle until help arrives.

Oases along the highway serve as cooling centers for motorists. Click here for the list of oases on Illinois Tollawys

PROTECTING PETS FROM EXCESSIVE HEAT

Excessive heat is not only a challenge for people, pets are also affected.

published several tips for dogs and cats in hot weather.

First of all, never leave a pet in a vehicle, even in the shade with the windows open. Dogs and cats do not sweat, they gasp. The ACCV says that sometimes they can not pant fast enough to cool down.

Always have cold water and a portable bowl when you go out with your pet.

While exercise and walks are great for dogs t force them to chase after a meal in hot, humid weather. Also try doing exercise and walking with your pets early in the morning or later in the day when it is not as hot.

Paw pads of dogs are heat sensitive and may burn. Do not rest your dog on hot asphalt for long periods and watch for signs of discomfort.

The ACMV recommends keeping cats indoors during extreme heat and providing plenty of shade for animals that spend time outdoors. Older and overweight animals should be kept indoors in a cool, ideally air-conditioned room.

Dogs with long, heavy coats should be cut to about an inch according to the ACMV. However, the association also warns against shaving the fur all the way down the skin and exposing pets to a possible sunburn. Pets are not immune to skin cancer, so keep an eye on skin color changes too.

An excessive heat watch means that a prolonged period of high temperatures is expected. The combination of high temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a dangerous situation in which heat-related illnesses are possible. Drink lots of fluids … stay in an air-conditioned room … stay away from the sun … and control the parents and neighbors. Take extra precautions … whether you work or spend time outdoors. When it is possible … postpone exhausting activities early in the morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light and loose clothing if possible and drink plenty of water. To reduce risks when working outdoors … the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends frequent breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool, shaded area. Heat stroke is an emergency … call 9 1 1.

An excessive heat warning means that an extended period of dangerously hot temperatures will occur. The combination of warm temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a dangerous situation in which heat-related illnesses are likely. Drink lots of fluids … stay in an air-conditioned room … stay away from the sun … and control the parents and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles. This is especially true in warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in minutes.