The excessive heat warning is still in effect today, and will last through 8 p.m. Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.
The weather forecast is pretty much like yesterday’s. Today’s high temperature may reach 98 in Wyandotte County, with a heat index as high as 107, the weather service forecast stated. The excessive heat will hang on until Sunday, when the high will be around 90.
The weather service said an excessive heat warning means a prolonged period of dangerously hot temperatures will occur. Heat illnesses are likely. 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.
Cooling centers are expected to open today.
Those who work outdoors or spend time outside should take extra precautions, the weather service stated. When possible, they should reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Also, they should wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible, drink plenty of water, and check on relatives and neighbors. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Residents should call 911 in a heat emergency. Children and pets should never be left in an unattended vehicle for any amount of time, as temperatures rise fast to a dangerous level.
Tonight, it will be clear with a low of 78 and a south wind of 8 mph, according to the weather service.
Friday, it will be sunny and hot, with a high near 99, the weather service said. The heat index will be around 107, and there will be a south southwest wind of 7 to 11 mph.
Friday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 79, according to the weather service. There will be a south wind of 9 mph.
Saturday, there will be a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 98, with a southwest wind of 7 to 9 mph.
Saturday night, there will be a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low near 75, according to the weather service. Between a tenth and a quarter-inch of rain may fall.
Sunday, the high will be about 90, with partly sunny skies, the weather service said.
Sunday night, it will be partly cloudy with a low of 69, according to the weather service.
Monday, it will be mostly sunny with a high near 87, the weather service said.
Monday night, the low will be around 68, with partly cloudy skies, according to the weather service.
Tuesday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 87, the weather service said.
Tuesday night, expect a low of 71 with partly cloudy skies.
