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Sweltering Heatwave Hits Lake Forest: Where To Find Cooling Centers
Dangerously hot weather is melting the Chicagoland. Here's where you can escape the heat in Lake Forest.
LAKE FOREST, IL — Punishing heat and humidity will hit the Chicagoland this week, according to the National Weather Service, with highs well into the 90s and peak temperatures of up to 110 degrees likely.
The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat watch in Lake County. Conditions are expected to get dangerously hot and humid from Wednesday to Thursday, forecasters said.
"Dangerous heat index values of 105 to 115 degrees are expected Wednesday and Thursday. This stretch of heat will also include very warm conditions Wednesday night and possibly Thursday night," forecasters said.
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See related: Extreme Heat Watch Issued: Heat Index Of 115 Possible In Illinois
For those looking to escape the heat and remain safe from the weather, Lake Forest operates cooling centers at the following locations:
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- Lake Forest Recreation Center - 400 Hastings Road
- Dickinson hall - 100 E Old Mill Rd.
- West Train Station - 911 Telegraph Rd.
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