URGENT TNW NEWS WEATHER ALERT – TEMPERATURE SPIKE
Issued: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 – 1:35 PM CT
By General Manager Todd Nardone
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Chicago Hits 104°F — Dangerous Heat Expands Across Region

The dangerous heatwave gripping Chicagoland just hit a new milestone. Between 1:04 PM and 1:31 PM, temperatures in Chicago surged to 104°F, the hottest so far this year. Combined with high humidity, the heat index is pushing toward 110°F, creating life-threatening conditions for anyone outdoors without proper cooling or hydration.

“This is exactly why TNW News issued our advanced operational heat advisory a full 24 hours before the National Weather Service,” said Todd Nardone, General Manager of TNW News. “We don’t wait for permission to protect people — we act.”

🔴 Heat Advisory Remains in Effect Through Thursday

The National Weather Service Heat Advisory continues across Chicagoland and northern Illinois through Thursday evening, including:

• Aurora
• Chicago
• Kane, DuPage, Will Counties
• And areas as far west as parts of the Pacific Time Zone in downstate Illinois

⚠️ TNW may extend our Operational Heat Alert into Friday if this extreme pattern continues.

❗ URGENT STEPS FOR RESIDENTS IN AURORA & CHICAGOLAND

1. No Air Conditioning? Report It!
   Call 311 to reach the Aurora, Illinois Emergency Management Agency.
   By city ordinance, all rental units must provide a cooling option or designated cooled area during heat emergencies.
   Landlords face fines for noncompliance. Aurora PD and Emergency Services will enforce.
2. EV Charging & Power Grid Prep
   Charge electric vehicles to 95% now in case of rolling brownouts.
   Keep your generator outdoors, 50 feet away, never in garages or enclosed areas.
   Use battery packs or solar backups safely.
3. Cooling Centers Open
   Locations in Aurora, Kane, DuPage, and Will Counties are operational.
   Visit TNWWeather.com or call your local Emergency Management office for nearest shelter info.

🥵 Final Word from TNW News

This is extreme, dangerous heat. We’re not talking about typical summer weather — this can cause heat stroke within minutes if you're not protected.

“TNW News is small but mighty — we’re the team that acts first, not just reports late. And we’ll keep doing that as long as the heat keeps climbing,” said Nardone.

Stay tuned to TNWWeather.com and follow TNW on X, Threads, and Instagram for real-time updates and alert graphics.

— Todd Nardone, General Manager, TNW News LLC
First to Advise • First to Warn • First to Alert