After a month or so of rain, Wyandotte County will be going through high heat in the next few days.
Wyandotte County is under a heat advisory from noon Saturday until 9 p.m. Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.
While today’s high will be near 84, Saturday’s high will jump about 10 degrees to 94, the weather service said. The heat index could be as high as 105.
Dangerous heat is expected on Saturday with high temperatures in the low to mid 90s and heat index values ranging from 99 to 105 degrees, the weather service said.
The temperatures on Sunday through Wednesday also are expected to be in the 90s, according to the forecast.
To avoid heat illnesses, the weather service advises residents to drink plenty of water, avoid caffeine, alcohol and high-sugar content beverages, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun and check on neighbors, the elderly and pets.
Those who must work outdoors are advised to schedule frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.
Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location and seek emergency assistance, the weather service said. Heat stroke is an emergency and those overcome by heat should call 911 immediately.
