(Area) The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Watch from Saturday afternoon through Monday evening.
Maximum heat index values of 95 to 105 expected Saturday and then maximum daily values of 100 to 108 for Sunday and Monday.
The extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. Heat index values will peak in the late afternoon or early evening.
Be prepared to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true during warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
