A heat advisory is in effect for Wyandotte County from noon today until 8 p.m. Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.
Today’s high will be near 96 with a heat index as high as 105, the weather service said.
Heat is expected to continue through the end of the week, with rain chances returning late this week, according to the weather service.
Residents should drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun and check up on relatives and neighbors, the weather service said. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances, according to the weather service.
Those who work outside or spend time outside should take extra precautions, the weather service said. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible.
To reduce risk from outdoor work, schedule frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments, according to the weather service. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency and people may call 911.
Several cooling centers are listed on a Unified Government list at https://unifiedgov.maps.arcgis.com/apps/LocalPerspective/index.html?appid=05d96f432cd645f6a59512875df09d6b. The cooling centers include the lobby of City Hall, 701 N. 7th St., from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the Providence YMCA-Ball Family Center, 8601 Parallel Parkway, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., and several other locations.
Today, it will be sunny, with a high near 96 and a heat index as high as 105, the weather service said. A south southwest wind of 9 to 13 mph will gust as high as 21 mph.
Tonight, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 77 and a south wind of 8 to 10 mph, gusting as high as 22 mph, according to the weather service.
Tuesday, it will be sunny and hot, with a high near 98 and a heat index as high as 105, the weather service said. A south wind of 8 to 17 mph will gust as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 77 and a south wind of 7 to 10 mph, according to the weather service.
Wednesday, it will be sunny, with a high near 96 and a south wind of 6 to 8 mph, the weather service said.
Wednesday night, it will be sunny, with a high near 96 and a south wind of 6 to 8 mph, according to the weather service.
Thursday, it will be sunny, with a high near 96, the weather service said.
Thursday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 76, according to the weather service.
Friday, it will be sunny, with a high near 94, the weather service said.
Friday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 75, according to the weather service.
Saturday, it will be sunny, with a high near 93, the weather service said.
Saturday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 73, according to the weather service.
Sunday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 91, the weather service said.
