We're into the dog days of summer, and temperatures this weekend will be the warmest we've seen this year. Add that with high humidity and you get a high heat index. Temperatures today will climb to near 90° and with dew points in the 'oppressive' category it will 'feel like' temperatures. This will be the trend this weekend, as our dew points are already in the low to mid 70's! By Saturday high temperatures warm to about 94° with heat index values near 105°! A cold front passes on late Saturday into early Sunday and that will drop temperatures back into the mid and upper 80's. There are storms chances over the weekend, and the rain and the cloud cover could keep us on the lower side in terms in temperatures, but either way I figured it would be a good time to bring up some heat safety tips!
One important reminder is car and heat safety. Make sure to never leave anyone, especially children, inside a car. Children's core body temperature warms much more quickly than adults do so they are even more susceptible to over heating and getting heat stroke. If the temperature outside is 90° the temperature in the car can rise to 120°-150° in just minutes! Also make sure to prepare for being outside by dressing appropriately and wearing light clothes, drink plenty of water, avoiding getting sunburn, and stay in the air conditioning if you can. Heat index values this weekend will be on the dangerous side! So far there is only one heat advisory out, that is for Whiteside County, IL and lasts until 7pm on Saturday.
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