The heat index may rise to 96 this afternoon in Wyandotte County, according to the National Weather Service forecast.
With the hot and humid conditions, the weather service advised residents to stay hydrated and take frequent rest breaks if they are outdoors today.
Today’s high will be near 90, and a heat index of 96, with sunny skies and a south wind of 8 to 13 mph, the weather service said.
Tonight, it will be mostly clear with a low of 73 and a south southeast wind of 6 to 8 mph, according to the weather service.
Saturday, it will be sunny with a high near 88 and a south wind of 5 to 8 mph, the weather service said.
Saturday night, expect mostly clear skies, a low of 70 and a south southeast wind of 6 mph, according to the weather service.
Sunday, it will be mostly sunny with a high near 87 and a south southeast wind of 5 to 8 mph, the weather service said.
Sunday night, it will be partly cloudy with a low of 68, according to the weather service.
Monday, expect a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high of 83, the weather service said.
Monday night, there is a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 a.m., with a low of 65, according to the weather service.
Tuesday, there is a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 p.m., with a high near 75, the weather service said.