Chicago weather: Strong, severe storms threaten Fourth of July forecast as ‘ring of fire' sets up

Source NBC Local
Original Load Date July 2, 2026, 7:01 a.m.
Last Updated July 2, 2026, 7:01 a.m.
Original URL https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/weather-7/3956286/

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The chance for [ strong to severe storms ][5] looms over the Fourth of July forecast in Chicago, with an extreme heat warning still in place and triple- digit heat indices before temperatures dip down into the 80s by early next week. According to NBC 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Pete Sack, a "ring of...