An Air Quality Alert remains in effect all day Thursday, as dense smoke from Canadian wildfires settles over Chicagoland, at least into Friday morning.

More storms are inf the forecast for Friday and potentially for the 4th of July in the Chicago area.

These kinds of sticky, muggy temperatures that persist into the night can pose a major risk to the health of anyone without access to effective cooling or adequate hydration.

The Chicago area has been dealing with steamy temperatures and stifling humidity, but could severe weather impact your Fourth of July plans?

Scientists at the University of Chicago are working on AI trained to model weather which could help create better, more accurate forecasts.

Weather officials extended a heat advisory until 12:00 a.m. Friday and thunderstorms and rain are likely to roll into the area by Thursday night.

The storms are gone, and Chicagoland is headed for a sunny stretch with temperatures nearing 90 next week. Here's the latest forecast.

Expect uninterrupted sunshine Monday as dry conditions continue. Highs will reach around 90 degrees across much of the area. When humidity is factored in, heat index values could climb between 95 and 100 degrees.