An excessive heat warning has been issued for noon Friday until 9 p.m. Sunday for Wyandotte County and the surrounding area, according to the National Weather Service.
Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values between 105 and 110 degrees are expected each afternoon, the weather service said.
Saturday is expected to be the hottest day. Overnight lows will be above 75 degrees, providing very little relief, according to the weather service.
Residents should check on family members and elderly neighbors to make sure they are stay cool, the weather service said. Also, residents should drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room and stay out of the sun.
Those who work or spend time outside should reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening, according to the weather service. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible, take frequent rest breaks in the shade or in air-conditioning. Anyone overcome by the heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. If there are symptoms of heat stroke, call 911.
There is a slight chance for a few storms on Friday afternoon and again on Sunday morning, the weather service said. No severe weather is expected.
Thunderstorm chances will increase Sunday night into early next week, according to the weather service.
Today, it will be mostly sunny with a high near 94 and a heat index as high as 105, the weather service said. A south wind will be 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 78 and a south wind of 8 to 10 mph, according to the weather service.
Saturday, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m., the weather service said. It will be sunny and hot, with a high near 97 and a heat index as high as 106. A south wind will be 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Saturday night, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 a.m., with a low of 76, according to the weather service. A south southwest wind of 8 to 13 mph may gust as high as 22 mph.
Sunday, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 94, the weather service said. A south southwest wind of 6 mph will become calm in the afternoon.
Sunday night, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 73, according to the weather service. Between a quarter and half-inch of rain is possible.
Monday, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 90, the weather service said.
Monday night, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 73, according to the weather service.
Tuesday, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 p.m., with a high near 89, the weather service said.
Tuesday night, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 a.m., with a low of 72, according to the weather service.
Wednesday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 90, the weather service said.
Wednesday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 74, according to the weather service.
Thursday, it will be partly sunny, with a high near 93,the weather service said.
