Heat advisory continues for area

Afternoon heat index today (National Weather Service graphic)
Afternoon heat index today (National Weather Service graphic)

A heat advisory continues today until 8 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.

Temperatures are expected to reach a high of 94 today with a heat index as high as 101, the weather service said.

It will remain humid, with maximum heat index from 100 to 105 in the region, according to the weather service.

Drier air will move in during the weekend, mitigating the danger heat index, the weather service said. There is a chance of thunderstorms Monday night and Tuesday.

Residents are advised to drink plenty of fluids today, stay in air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun and check up on relatives and neighbors, according to the weather service.

Tonight, expect a low of 71 with an east wind of 5 to 9 mph, the weather service said.

Saturday, it will be sunny with a high near 92 and an east wind of 6 to 8 mph, according to the weather service. Saturday night, the low will be around 69.

Sunday, the high will be near 93 with sunny skies, according to the weather service, and a south wind of 5 to 8 mph. Sunday night, the low will be 73.

Monday, it will be sunny with a high of 93, the weather service said. Monday night, the low will be 69.

Tuesday, it will be mostly sunny with a high near 87, according to the weather service. Tuesday night, the low will be around 65.