Quake rescues | Extreme Heat Warning | Worsening wildfires | Desalination effort - The Forecasters

A dangerous stretch of extreme heat grips the Midwest as officials extend warnings and monitor rising heat indices. WGN checks in with workers forced to suit up in heavy gear despite the temperatures, plus reminders on how to keep pets safe in the heat. The devastation in Venezuela deepens after twin earthquakes: more than 100 recently deported refugees remain missing, while rescue crews continue to find survivors — including a 3‑year‑old boy and a small dog named Giselle. Out West, Colorado wildfires expand to nearly 90,000 acres, prompting evacuations. In the oceans, a new federal law aims to protect beachgoers with real‑time shark attack alerts. Later, we look at a long‑running environmental battle over a small but economically powerful fish, share viewer‑submitted weather photos, and report on plans for a major desalination project in Texas. Of course, we also have the local forecast. https://www.wgntv.com/TheForecasters -- 'The Forecasters' streams live weeknights at 7 p.m. CT on WGN+. Airdate: June 30, 2026 | Episode 210