A dangerous heat wave has descended on Chicagoland this week, with extreme heat and humidity to persist through Thursday.

Chicago is under a Heat Advisory as temperatures climb into the mid-90s before an active pattern of stormy weather settles in beginning Thursday evening.

The Chicago Park District updates swim conditions each day on its website at 11 a.m. based on weather and surf conditions, and around 1:30 pm based on water quality conditions.

The Chicago weather forecast includes a Heat Advisory for the entire area and an Extreme Heat Warning for Cook County Sunday and Monday.

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