The National Weather Service has increased its level of concern for extremely hot temperatures on Friday.
An excessive heat warning is in effect from 11 a.m. Friday, until 9 p.m. Friday, according to the weather service.
A heat advisory also is in effect from 9 p.m. Friday to 9 p.m. Saturday, according to the weather service.
Friday’s temperatures may top out at 96, with a heat index approaching 110, the weather service said.
Saturday, the high will be 95 with a heat index as much as 106, the weather service said.
On Friday night and Saturday, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Residents are advised to stay out of the heat, seek air-conditioned and shaded areas, drink plenty of water and check on their neighbors and the elderly.
Sunday’s high is predicted to be 92, with a 30 percent chance of storms.
Today, the temperature was 88 degrees at 3 p.m., with a heat index of 95.
For more weather information, see www.weather.gov/kc.