Heat index could rise to middle 90s today

Thursday’s maximum heat index could be in the middle 90s. (National Weather Service graphic)
Wyandotte County is in a marginal risk area Friday for severe weather. (National Weather Service graphic)

The heat index could rise to the middle 90s to nearly 100 degrees today and Friday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service forecast.

Caution should be taken if spending time outdoors, the weather service said.

Do not leave children, pets or anyone alone in a closed vehicle, as it could be fatal, according to the weather service.

Those who have to work outside or in a non-air-conditioned workplaces should take frequent breaks, rest in the shade or cooler environment and drink plenty of water, the weather service said.

A round of strong storms is possible during the day Friday, according to the weather service.

Right now, the main concerns Friday are strong winds up to 60 mph and hail up to quarter-sized, the weather service said.

Today, it will be sunny with a high near 92, the weather service said. Heat index values could be in the mid-90s, as high as 96. A calm wind will become east southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 74 and a light southeast wind, according to the weather service.

Friday, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 89 with heat index values as high as 97, the weather service said. A light and variable wind will become southeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Between a tenth and quarter-inch of rain is possible.

Friday night, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 70, according to the weather service. The low will be around 70 with a northwest wind of 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Between a tenth and quarter-inch of rain is possible.

Saturday, there is a 10 percent chance of thunderstorms before 7 a.m., with a high near 90, the weather service said. There will be a north northeast wind of 3 to 6 mph.

Saturday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 68, according to the weather service.

Sunday, it will be sunny with a high near 92, the weather service said.

Sunday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 68, according to the weather service.

Monday, it will be sunny, with a high near 94, the weather service said.

Monday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 68, according to the weather service.

Tuesday, it will be sunny, with a high near 90, the weather service said.

Tuesday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 64, according to the weather service.

Wednesday, it will be sunny, with a high near 88, the weather service said.