A heat advisory will be in effect from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, according to the National Weather Servvice.
Temperatures could hit a high near 100 today, with a heat index of 104, the weather service said.
After a 94-degree day on Wednesday, temperatures will return to the 100s on Thursday through Monday, according to the forecast.
There is a high risk for excessive heat late this week and extending into early next week with a heat index of 105 and up likely, the weather service said.
The excessive heat risk combined with dry conditions also could lead to rapid development of drought conditions for portions of the region, according to the weather service.
Residents are urged to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun and check on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles.
Those who work outside should take extra precautions. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening.
Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible. If outdoors, schedule frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.
Wyandotte County also is under an air quality alert today from the Mid-America Regional Council. Outdoor air quality index values of over 100 are expected, with ozone the primary pollutant.
People and businesses are urged to avoid activities that lead to ozone formation. These activities include refueling vehicles or topping off when refueling idling vehicles unnecessarily and using gasoline-powered lawn equipment.
People are encouraged to carpool, bike to work, delay or combine errands, and use water-based cleaners and paints.
When pollution levels are elevated, the Mid-America Regional Council
recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor
physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health effects.
People who may be especially sensitive to the effects of elevated
levels of pollutants include the very young, and those with pre-
existing respiratory problems such as asthma or heart disease. Those
with symptoms should consider consulting their personal physician.
Today, it will be sunny and hot, with a high near 100, the weather service said, and a heat index as high as 104. A south southwest wind of 8 to 10 mph will gust as high as 20 mph.
Tonight, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 72 and a south wind of 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable, according to the weather service.
Wednesday, it will be sunny, with a high near 94 and a north northwest wind of 6 to 11 mph, gusting as high as 18 mph, the weather service said.
Wednesday night, it will be clear, with a low of 69 and a north northwest wind of 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening, according to the weather service.
Thursday, it will be sunny and hot, with a high near 100, the weather service said. A calm wind will become south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday night, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 a.m., with a low of 74, according to the weather service.
Friday, it will be sunny and hot, with a high near 101, the weather service said.
Friday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 79, according to the weather service.
Saturday, it will be sunny and hot, with a high near 101, the weather service said.
Saturday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 81, according to the weather service.
Sunday, it will be mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 102, the weather service said.
Sunday night, there is a 30 percent chance of showers, with a low of 78, according to the weather service.
Monday, it will be mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100, the weather service said.