Heat advisory in effect today

The heat index could be over 100 today in Wyandotte County. (National Weather Service graphic)

Saturday’s heat index could be near 101 in Wyandotte County. Sunday’s heat index also could be over 100. (National Weather Service graphic)

A heat advisory will be in effect today from 11 a.m. through 8 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.

Temperatures today could reach a high near 94 with a heat index as high as 102, the weather service said.

Saturday’s high will be near 92 and Sunday’s, 93. It will be hotter starting Monday, with a high near 97, and high temperatures will continue on Tuesday. With rain in the forecast for Tuesday night, Wednesday’s high will be around 91.

Residents are advised to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun and check on relatives and neighbors, the weather service said. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in a vehicle.

Those who work outdoors should take extra precautions, according to the weather service. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing, and also, schedule frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a shaded or air-conditioned location. Call 911 if it is heat stroke.

Today, it will be sunny with a high near 94 and a heat index as high as 102, the weather service said. A south southeast wind will be around 6 mph.

Tonight, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 74 and an east southeast wind of 3 to 5 mph, according to the weather service.

Saturday, it will be sunny, with a high near 92 and a heat index as high as 101, the weather service said. A southeast wind will be 6 to 9 mph.

Saturday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 72 and a southeast wind of 7 mph, according to the weather service.

Sunday, it will be sunny, with a high near 93 and a south wind of 6 to 11 mph, gusting as high as 20 mph.

Sunday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 74, according to the weather service.

Monday, it will be sunny and hot, with a high near 97, the weather service said.

Monday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 76, according to the weather service.

Tuesday, it will be sunny and hot, with a high near 97, the weather service said.

Tuesday night, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 73, according to the weather service.

Wednesday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers, with a high near 91, the weather service said.

Wednesday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 71, according to the weather service.

Thursday, it will be partly sunny, with a high near 93, the weather service said.