There will be a dangerous combination of heat and humidity in the region today, with highs reaching 91 and a heat index possibly reaching 99, according to the National Weather Service.
A cold front will move into the area, and a few strong to isolated severe storms will be possible this afternoon and evening, with damaging winds and small hail the main threats, the weather service said.
A heat advisory is in effect in Wyandotte County through 7 p.m. Wednesday, according to the weather service.
Residents are advised to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun and check on relatives and neighbors, the weather service said. Young children and pets should not be left unattended in vehicles.
Take extra precautions if you work or spent time outside, according to the weather service. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening.
Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible, the weather service said. To reduce risk during outdoor work, it is recommended to schedule frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Call 911 for heat stroke.
Today, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 91, the weather service said. The heat index may reach as high as 99, with a south southwest wind of 7 to 9 mph. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is possible.
Tonight, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 72, according to the weather service. An east southeast wind of 5 mph will become calm in the evening. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is possible.
Thursday, it will be sunny with a high near 92, the weather service said. The heat index will be as high as 97 with a northeast wind of 3 to 7 mph.
Thursday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 71 and a northeast wind of 3 to 7 mph, according to the weather service.
Friday, it will be sunny, with a high near 93, the weather service said. A calm wind will become south southeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Friday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 76, according to the weather service.
Saturday, it will be sunny, with a high near 95, the weather service said.
Saturday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 77, according to the weather service.
Sunday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 95, the weather service said.
Sunday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 73, according to the weather service.
Monday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 90, the weather service said.
Monday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 72, according to the weather service.
Tuesday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 90, the weather service said.