A vast area has heat advisories in effect Thursday, with portions of Oklahoma and Missouri under excessive heat warnings. Temperatures in the vehicle can rise as much as 30 to 35 degrees in a half hour. The National Weather Service announced an upper-level high pressure building over the area that will create high temperatures through the weekend and into next week, with temperatures in excess of 10 to 20 degrees above normal.
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Fano also said children and pets should never be left in cars when the heat index is so high, as temperatures inside a auto can climb to around 130 degrees in an hour.
Medical assistance should be called immediately and the victim should be taken out of the sun or heat.
A cold front is expected to make its way into Alabama later today, and somewhat drier air and a return to seasonal temperatures will follow, according to the weather service. Heat and storms could be major players in our weather game by tomorrow.
It is the heat index or feels like temperatures which will make the heat risky at times during the peak heating of the day.
The nice weather is expected into the weekend with daytime temperatures wavering between highs in the 70s and 80s, forecasters said. The temperature could hit 120 on Monday at Borrego Springs. These complexes can be tough to forecast even only a day out in time.
And Wednesday marks the seventh day in a row when temperatures have exceeded 90 degrees.
They also say to know the difference between heat exhaustion and a heat stroke. “Stay aware of the conditions in your region and look for possible heat related advisories or warnings from the National Weather Service”.
Anyone overcome by the heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
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Also, remember your pets if left outdoors, making sure they have plenty of shade and fresh water to drink as they are also prone to the same heat related illnesses as their human companions. Sunny warm days are expected for both Saturday and Sunday, continuing a recent streak of dry weather in Boston.
