The heat wave continues to prevail across Illinois and the majority of the U.S. this week, with heat indexes remaining above 100 degrees in many places.
With several days of heat advisories already under their belt, many Illinoisans wonder when it will cool off.
Here’s what we know.
When will temperatures cool off in Illinois?
Heat indexes are expected to remain above 100 through the end of the week in northern, central and southern Illinois and possibly the Chicagoland area, according to the National Weather Service.
However, temperatures will likely level out to the mid 80s by Monday, June 30, according to forecasts by the Weather Channel.
Central Illinois daily temperatures
Tuesday: Low of 74, high of 92
Wednesday: Low 74, high of 92
Thursday: Low of 74, high of 94
Friday: Low of 72, high of 89
Saturday: Low of 72, high of 90
Sunday: Low of 72, high of 90
Monday: Low of 69, high of 84
Chicago daily temperatures
Tuesday: Low of 69, high of 93
Wednesday: Low of 70, high of 78
Thursday: Low of 74, high of 91
Friday: Low of 72, high of 88
Saturday: Low of 73, high of 84
Sunday: Low of 72, high of 89
Monday: Low of 69, high of 84
Heat map
This article originally appeared on Journal Star: When will it cool off in Illinois? Heat wave may continue for days, forecasts show
Reporting by Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY NETWORK / Journal Star
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