First Alert Weather: Temperatures Will Feel In The 100's

Excessive Heat Warnings remain in effect through Sunday night across most of the NBC10 First Alert viewing area as we track the third consecutive day of oppressive heat. This is the 5th heat wave of the summer and we expect it to span five days — through Sunday — before breaking on Monday after a cold front moves through. An excessive heat warning means dangerously hot temperatures and high humidity levels will occur for a prolonged period of time. Conditions like this increase the risk for heat-related health issues, especially among the most vulnerable — the young, the old and people who have underlying health conditions that make them more susceptible. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned environment if possible, stay out of the sun ad check on elderly relatives and neighbors. Children and pets should never be left unattended in a vehicle under any circumstance. During oppressive weather like this, the inside of a car can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.