It’s Going to be Hot

The National Weather Service predicts very hot days as the temperatures reach the upper 90s and even 100 on Thursday.

Extreme heat is a period of high heat and humidity with temperatures above 90 degrees for at least two to three days. In extreme heat your body works extra hard to maintain a normal temperature, which can lead to death. Extreme heat is responsible for the highest number of annual deaths among all weather-related hazards.

Older adults, children and people with certain illnesses and chronic conditions are at greater risk from extreme heat. Humidity increases the feeling of heat.

If you must be outdoors, wear wide-brim hats, drink plenty of fluids and take regular breaks from work or activities. Inside, use air conditioning and fans. Your electric utility company might ask you to conserve electricity by increasing the temperature on your thermometer. If you feel weak or nauseous, it could be a sign of heat exhaustion. Heat strokes is a life-threatening condition and requires prompt medical attention.

Tuesday, August 27 — Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Calm wind becoming west-southwest around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night — Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Calm wind.

Wednesday, August 28 — Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Calm wind becoming south-southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night — Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

Thursday, August 29 — Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Calm wind becoming south-southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night — Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Friday, August 30 — A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p,m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.

Friday Night — A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Saturday, August 31 — A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

Saturday Night — A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Sunday, September 1 — A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.