The heat advisory is in effect today through 8 p.m. Thursday, according to the National Weather Service forecast.
Temperatures may reach 97 today with a heat index as high as 106, the weather service said.
The heat is expected to continue through the end of the week, with rain chances returning over the weekend, according to the weather service.
Residents should drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun and check up on relatives and neighbors, the weather service said. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances, according to the weather service.
Those who work outside or spend time outside should take extra precautions, the weather service said. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible.
To reduce risk from outdoor work, schedule frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments, according to the weather service. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency and people may call 911.
Several cooling centers are listed on a Unified Government list at https://unifiedgov.maps.arcgis.com/apps/LocalPerspective/index.html?appid=05d96f432cd645f6a59512875df09d6b. The cooling centers include the Turner Recreation Commission, 831 S. 55th St., from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; the spray park at Heathwood Park, 10th and Parallel, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and the lobby of City Hall, 701 N. 7th St., from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Today, it will be sunny and hot, with a high near 97 and heat index values as high as 106, the weather service said. A south wind will be 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tonight, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 76 and a south wind of 7 to 11 mph, gusting as high as 23 mph, according to the weather service.
Wednesday, it will be sunny and hot, with a high near 97 and heat index values as high as 107, the weather service said. A south wind will be 5 to 9 mph.
Wednesday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 75 and a south southeast wind of 6 mph, according to the weather service.
Thursday, it will be sunny, with a high near 96 and a south wind of 5 to 9 mph, the weather service said.
Thursday night, it will be clear, with a low of 75, according to the weather service.
Friday, it will be sunny, with a high near 94, the weather service said.
Friday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 75, according to the weather service.
Saturday, it will be sunny, with a high near 92, the weather service said.
Saturday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 74, according to the weather service.
Sunday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 90, the weather service said.
Sunday night, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 70, according to the weather service.
Monday, it will be partly sunny, with a high near 86, the weather service said.