heat wave

A heat wave that’s already lasted more than a week keeps on baking the U.S., Asia and even the Arctic.

Heat-related illness can strike quickly when the mercury soars upward, and there are specific symptoms that experts say you should watch out for during times of scorching weather.

Near-record warmth is expected for a second day in a row as the Chicago area continues to see dangerously hot temperatures, high humidity and more extreme heat.

Alicia Roman has the latest forecast.

Chicago-area residents are searching for ways to beat the stifling heat this week, and NBC 5’s Kate Chappell has all the details.

Extremely hot weather is expected this week, with Chicago potentially seeing record-breaking temperatures, and experts are offering advice on how to stay safe.

With an excessive heat warning in effect for Chicago until 8 p.m. Wednesday, here’s what health experts say about staying safe and cool. Sandra Torres has more.

Near-record heat and dangerous humidity is expected for the Chicago area, with temperatures in the 90s but the heat index will make it feel much hotter.

Alicia Roman has the latest forecast.

Chicagoans can expect another pleasant day to start Sunday, until rain develops in the afternoon.

Isolated thunderstorm possible.

Another day of summer-like warmth and sunshine hits Chicago on Saturday, along with a chance for isolated storms in some areas.

Chance for isolated showers and storms

As the four-day heat streak comes to an end Friday, pleasant conditions are bound to set in, but potential rain and severe weather could arrive in some communities before then.

Temperatures will cool down into the 70s starting Saturday. There will also be weekend rain chances. NBC 5 Meteorologist Paul Deanno updates your forecast.

Firefighters in Greece battled a large blaze in the Vilia area northwest of Athens as wildfires erupted across the country during its most severe heat wave in decades.

July 2021 was the hottest month on Earth since record-keeping began 142 years ago, according to data released Friday by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — an “unenviable distinction” that could ratchet up anxiety about climate change.

Oregon volunteers are scrambling to hand out water to homeless people in Portland’s isolated encampments as the Pacific Northwest sweats through a heat wave that is gripping the normally temperate region.

Here are some tips on how to keep cool during excessive heat warnings.

Italian firefighters continue to battle fires in Sicily and Calabria as forecasters predict more record high temperatures.