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3 kids dead as Geneva Lake boat capsizes; storms, flooding hit area

Jul 4

Extreme Heat Warning continues for area Thursday; storms possible

Jul 3

Meteorologists warn week ahead in US will have dangerous temps

Most of America's Lower 48 states are about to swelter under an unusually large, strong and long-lasting heat dome.

Jul 10

How to stay cool without air conditioning

Jul 3

Extreme Heat Warning continues for Chicago area Wednesday

Jul 1

Extreme Heat Warning in effect for entire Chicago area

Jul 1

Extreme Heat Warning in effect for Chicago area

Jun 30

How to stay cool in Chicago area amid rising temperatures: LIST

Extreme Heat Warning impacting Chicago this week: What to know

Jun 28

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Aug 4, 2023

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Jun 24, 2023

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Aug 3, 2022

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May 22, 2022

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Heat stroke vs. heat exhaustion: Safety tips as dangerous temperatures hit US

Extreme heat is considered the deadliest weather-related hazard in the U.S., according to the Fifth National Climate Assessment. About 2,000 Americans die each year on average from extreme heat, according to the CDC.

Jul 28, 2025

30 years later: How deadly 1995 heat wave led to formation of Chicago's OEMC

In July 1995, a historic heat wave left more than 700 people dead. ABC7 is looking back on how the tragedy changed the way Chicago responds to natural disasters and led to a major emergency services system overhaul.