An excessive heat warning goes into effect today in Wyandotte County at noon and is set through 8 p.m. Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.
Rain and storms were moving through an area north of Wyandotte County this morning, but rain was not in the Wyandotte County forecast.
Temperatures today may reach a high of 96 with a heat index as high as 104, the weather service said. There will be a south southwest wind of 7 to 9 mph.
According to the weather service, the heat index on Thursday and Friday may jump to 105 to 110 degrees. Overnight lows will remain well above normal, in the 75 to 80 degree range, offering little to no relief from the daytime highs, the weather service said.
The next round of thunderstorms is forecast for Sunday into Monday, but does not include severe weather, according to the weather service.
The weather service said the heat is a dangerous situation, and prolonged exposure to heat and humidity may lead to heat-related illness if precautions are not taken.
Those who work or spend time outdoors should move strenuous activities to early morning or evening, according to the weather service.
Residents should wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water, the weather service said. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location, and 911 should be called for a heat emergency. Also, children and pets should never be left unattended in a car, according to the weather service. Residents should check on relatives and neighbors.
Cooling centers may open during an excessive heat warning from the weather service.
Tonight, expect a low of 77 with a south southwest wind of 6 to 8 mph, according to the weather service.
Thursday will be sunny and hot, with a high of 97 and a heat index as high as 105, the weather service said. There will be a south southwest wind of 7 to 9 mph.
Thursday night, it will be mostly clear with a low of 78, according to the weather service, with a south wind of 6 to 8 mph.
Friday, it will be sunny and hot with a high near 98, the weather service said, and a south southwest wind of 8 to 11 mph.
Friday night, it will be mostly clear with a low of 79, according to the weather service.
Saturday, there will be a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m., with a high near 98, the weather service said.
Saturday night, there will be a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 a.m., with a low of 75, according to the weather service.
Sunday, there will be a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 p.m., with a high of 91, the weather service said.
Sunday night, it will be partly cloudy with a low of 69, according to the weather service.
