Cook County is under a heat watch through Thursday evening. Temperatures could feel like 105-110 degrees Wednesday.

The building heat and humidity comes as Chicago's air quality readings early Monday morning were "unhealthy for sensitive groups.

Now, a new map allows residents to check air quality in the Pacific Palisades and surrounding communities in real-time.

As of Tuesday morning, the Air Quality Index in Milwaukee was between 115 to 120, which falls in the "unhealthy for sensitive groups" category.

As of Tuesday morning, the Air Quality Index in Milwaukee was between 115 to 120, which falls in the "unhealthy for sensitive groups" category.

Canadian wildfire smoke no longer lingers in Michigan as of July 18. Southwest Michigan will experience unhealthy air for sensitive groups on July 21.

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The alert will reach the orange air quality level, indicating that sensitive groups should limit time outdoors.

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An Air Quality Alert has been extended through Wednesday night for the Chicago area from wildfire smoke coming in from Canada.

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