The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for Thursday, Sept. 6 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The highest heat is expected to be during the afternoon, generally between 1 and 5 p.m.
Extreme heat can cause illness and death among the at-risk population who cannot stay cool. The heat and humidity may cause heat stress during outdoor exertion or extended exposure.
An advisory is issued when a hazardous weather or hydrologic event is occurring, imminent or likely.
In addition, scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening. Some storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain.
The heat index could reach 100 degrees.
Cooler, less humid weather is expected Friday through Sunday.