Illinois is still under a heat dome, with heat indexes currently in the triple digits across most of the state.
Though there’s plenty of fairs and events to go to this weekend, temperatures are expected to stay high for the next few days, according to the National Weather Service.
Here are some tips on staying cool, whether you’re lying inside or out and about at a festival.
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How hot will it get this weekend in Illinois?
Friday is likely to see heat indexes of 95-105 degrees in central Illinois, while Saturday will be 99-106 and Sunday will be 102-112.
In Chicago, temperatures will reach 79-86 degrees on Friday, 84-88 on Saturday and 89-92 on Sunday.
How to stay cool outside
The NWS recommends the following tips for staying cool when you’re out and about:
How to stay cool inside
The following tips are recommended for staying cool inside, according to Keep Cool Illinois:
How to cool down before bed
For those struggling to get to sleep during the ongoing heat wave, mattress company Casper published the following tips for cooling down before bed:
This article originally appeared on Journal Star: Going to the county fair this weekend? Here’s how to keep you and your family cool
Reporting by Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY NETWORK / Journal Star
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