The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued an excessive-heat watch in effect from late Thursday evening through Saturday evening.
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The warning urges children, the elderly and people with medical conditions to remain inside during the stretch of hot and humid weather. Details on her condition weren’t released.
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Initially, the weather gurus issued a heat advisory starting Monday, running through Friday.
The National Weather Service has extended an excessive heat warning for the metro area through the weekend.
Heat indexes in Chicago are projected to get as high as 110 on Friday, the Chicago Tribune reported.
By Sunday, it’s possible the heat index will top out at 90 degrees, according to the weather service.
Due to high power loads and temperatures today, Firelands Electric Co-op expects to implement load management of electric water heaters and some central air-conditioning systems between the hours of 2 and 6 p.m. today.
High temperatures are forecast to drop off a little bit to start the work week, with highs in the mid-80s through Wednesday. Storm chances leftover from Thursday night could linger into the early morning with some thunder boomers. If your pets can’t be inside, provide plenty of shade and fresh, cool water. We will cling to only a 20% chance for a shower or storm Friday. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a unsafe situation in which heat illnesses are likely.
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Owners taking dogs on walks or run can still do so, despite the warm temperatures, but Zimmerman said to limit the amount of activity for your pet and watch for heavy panting.
