Chicago braces for 110°F heatwave with Extreme Heat Warning in effect

Chicago is under an Extreme Heat Warning from Monday through Friday. The hottest days are forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday, with feels-like temperatures reaching between 105 and 110 degrees during peak hours. The warning has prompted advice on staying cool and managing energy use. Fans should spin counterclockwise to push cool air downwards, but they should be turned off when leaving a room since they cool people, not spaces.

Other tips include closing blinds on sunny days to ease the load on air conditioning units. Vents should remain unblocked to ensure proper air circulation. Customers can also turn up their thermostats to the highest comfortable setting to save energy.

ComEd is offering support through its Smart Assistance Manager on their website. Additionally, customers can enrol in hourly pricing to track and use electricity during cheaper periods. The Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect until Friday. Residents are urged to follow energy-saving measures to stay cool and reduce costs. ComEd’s online tools provide extra guidance for managing electricity use during the heatwave.