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Dangerous Heat Expected This Week

The National Weather Service says in an urgent excessive heat warning that the highest temps will occur between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday.

A hazardous six-to-seven day excessive heat wave with no possible relief expected before the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. Daytime highs will reach the mid-90 through Friday.

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning which will probably be extended throughout the week.

The National Weather Service says the worst of this new heat wave will occur Thursday and Friday, when heat indexes could reach between 102 and 107 degrees.

It will feel like its 100 degree outside when temperatures in the low to mid-90s are combined with a dewpoint around 70.

The heat advisory means temperatures and humidity are high enough that they could cause heat-related sickness.

Tips to stay safe are:

  • Drink plenty of fluids
  • Stay out of the sun and in air conditioning if possible
  • Check on neighbors and family


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