With a high near 96 and a heat index as high as 108, a heat advisory remains in effect today through Thursday night in Wyandotte County.
Hot and humid weather is expected through the end of the week, according to the National Weather Service.
Showers and thunderstorms could return Sunday as a front moves into the area, the weather service said.
This afternoon will be dangerously hot, and 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 never be left unattended in vehicles.
Those who work or spend time outdoors should take extra precautions, rescheduling strenuous activities to early morning or evening, the weather service said. Take frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.
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 recreation centers.
Today, it will be sunny, with a high near 96 and a heat index as high as 108, the weather service said. A south wind will be around 8 mph.
Tonight, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 75 and an east southeast wind of 5 to 7 mph, according to the weather service.
Thursday, it will be sunny, with a high near 96 and heat index values as high as 104, the weather service said. A south wind will be 6 to 8 mph.
Thursday night, it will be clear, with a low of 76, according to the weather service. A south southeast wind will be 7 mph.
Friday, it will be sunny, with a high near 94 and a south wind of 7 to 11 mph, gusting as high as 20 mph, the weather service said.
Friday night, it will be 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, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 74.
Sunday, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 87, the weather service said.
Sunday night, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low around 69, according to the weather service.
Monday, it will be partly sunny, with a high near 85, the weather service said.
Monday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 69, according to the weather service.
Tuesday, it will be sunny, with a high near 89, the weather service said.