A heat dome is settling over the region for the rest of the work week, bringing risky heat index readings.
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Once meteorologists at the National Weather Service determine that conditions for extremely risky heat will be met within 12 hours, they issue an excessive-heat warning.
The heat will continue to sear parts of the nation, right on through the weekend.
People most at risk in the heat are the elderly and young children, as well as people with heart- or breathing-related illnesses. “When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening”. Temperatures in a vehicle can become life threatening within minutes.
People should also be on the lookout for heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Drink plenty of water and eat lightly. It says you should call 911 if you are someone you know has symptoms like hot & dry skin, confusion, unconsciousness, chest pains and shortness of breath.
Temperatures today will be in the mid-90s, with heat index readings nearing 115 in the afternoon.
In the Great Lakes, Chicago and Detroit will see highs in the 90s with heat index values topping 100 degrees Thursday-Saturday.
I’ll walk you through the hot and sticky forecast hour by hour to help you plan your day on WBRC FOX6 News at Noon. The record high for Chico was registered at 113 degrees on July 17, 1938, according to Enterprise-Record weather records.
These temperatures are not hot enough to issue a heat advisory, but are still some of the hottest temperatures the area has experienced this year.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 91. The only heat relief comes from those widely scattered afternoon storms. The Salvation Army offers an overnight cooling station from 7 p.m.to 7 a.m.at 223 N. Eighth St., with bedding, showers and water. “But, did we pick ice cream today because it’s hot?”
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SaturdayMostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
