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Lee Carlaw
Coverage of Lee Carlaw in the Nexus archive.
- Chicago’s Heatwave Is Ending — But Weekend Will Still Be Hot And Stormy
Chicago's heatwave is subsiding, but dangerously high temperatures and storms are expected through the weekend. The National Weather Service issued an extreme heat warning, with temperatures feeling up to 108 degrees, though no records were broken. Cooler weather is expected by midweek, but Friday and the weekend will remain hot with scattered storms.
- PHOTOS: How Chicagoans Beat The Heat As Temperatures Soared This Week
Chicago experienced a severe heatwave with temperatures reaching 108 degrees, prompting an extreme heat warning. Residents adapted by using fire hydrants, umbrellas, and wearable fans, while meteorologists forecast gradual cooling by the weekend.