Unless you’re lucky enough to live in the Pacific Northwest, summer’s been unflinchingly brutal this week.
Advertisement
Highs in the lower and middle 90’s with dew point temperatures in the middle 60’s.
The heat will continue to sear parts of the nation, right on through the weekend. Excessive heat is a concern with the added humidity. Excessive Heat Warnings are for when the heat index value is expected to reach or exceed 110 degrees within the next 12 to 24 hours. The Midwest and South will take the brunt of it over the next couple of days, though.
The National Weather Service out of Shreveport has issued a heat advisory for the four states region that will run through 7 p.m. tonight.
The high Thursday is expected to climb to 97 degrees, with a heat index of 107 degrees.
To keep the community cool, local organizations will be providing options for residents to beat the heat. Other states, like Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, and North Dakota are expecting daytime highs in the 100s with very little to no relief at nighttime as temperatures only drop into the upper 70s and lower 80s.
FOX 2’s Weather Authority Derek Kevra tells us the official heat is actually recorded in the shade, so if you’re out in the sun it will likely be a lot hotter than the temperatures you’re seeing on TV or on your weather apps. Friday’s and Saturday’s highs in the Omaha area are forecast to reach 95 degrees.
Heat is one of the deadliest weather events, killing hundreds of people every year.
Heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths, ahead of flooding, Krein said.
Advertisement
Symptoms of heat exhaustion include heavy sweating, weakness, cold, pale and clammy skin, weak pulse, fainting and vomiting. Practice caution, heat illness can strike quickly. Drink plenty of water and take frequent breaks to get out of the heat and get into an air conditioned space. Limit exercise and avoid alcohol, as it dehydrates the body.
