Heat, humidity linger through weekend

Rest of Today

Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 90. Southwest winds around 5 mph shifting to the north in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent. Heat index readings 99 to 104.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. East winds around 5 mph.

HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 pm TONIGHT

Temperatures: the combination of afternoon temperatures in the
lower 90s and high humidity levels will result in a heat
index between 98 and 102 degrees.

Impacts: the combination of high heat and humidity will create
dangerous conditions for those outdoors for extended periods
of time. These conditions can lead to heat related illnesses.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A heat advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is
expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity
will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are
possible. Drink plenty of fluids... stay in an air-conditioned
room... stay out of the sun... and check up on relatives and
neighbors.