Extreme heat watch this weekend
Published 4:34 pm Thursday, June 19, 2025
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Extreme heat is moving into the area, leading to heat advisories from the National Weather Service.
The weather agency issued a heat advisory from 2 p.m. Friday to noon Saturday with an extreme heat watch from Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening.
For the heat advisory, heat index values up to 102 are expected, while for the extreme heat watch, heat index values could reach between 105 and 110.
Low temperatures Friday and Saturday night will remain in the mid-70s to lower 80s.
The weather agency states heat-related illnesses could increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
People should drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun and check on relatives and neighbors.
There is a marginal risk for severe weather on Friday afternoon and evening.