Scattered storms are possible on Monday, with some relief from the high heat, high humidity and storm chances by Tuesday.
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A heat advisory is set for most of the state through 9 p.m. Wednesday. That all changes as we head into the middle of the week.
Sunday is expected to be the hottest day, with temperatures in the mid-90s and a heat index well above 100 degrees. Temperatures won’t get much above the low 80s today, and will stay comfortable through Thursday, forecasts show. On hot days, they say some large trees can pull hundreds of gallons of water through their leaves.
Heat index values will reach between 105 and 109 on Friday and Saturday afternoons.
Humidity and dew points will be relatively low, meaning the heat index – or temperature it feels – will be close to the temperature it actually is. Wednesday the heat index could be between 110° and 115°.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heat kills more people than tornadoes, lightening, hurricanes earthquakes and floods.
Symptoms of heat exhaustion include confusion, dizziness, fainting, fatigue, rapid heartbeat, muscle cramps and vomiting or diarrhea.
Take extra precautions. If you work or spend time outside, when possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening.
A large upper-level area of high pressure is expected to set up shop and strengthen over the Plains states this week, driving air temperatures there over 100 degrees as far north as South Dakota.
Your best bet? Stay indoors in an air conditioned building or go find a pool or pond/lake to jump and stay safe!
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Corn in particular is a water-intensive crop and agriculture more broadly can lead to conditions like the excessive heat warning, according to Morgan.
