Prepare for "Extreme Heat" this weekend

You have been hearing for the past few days it is going to get hot this weekend. This is definitely going to be the hottest air temperatures we have had so far this year. Plan ahead now and remember to practice all of the heat safety tips I will provide in this update.

Let's take a look at the expected highs over the weekend and into early next week.

Saturday

The high on Saturday as of right now is expected to be at around 95º Please be sure to limit outdoor activities and stay hydrated. Additionally, do not leave your children or pets in a hot car! Please also check on outdoor pets and the elderly living around you.

Sunday

The high on Sunday could reach 99º here in the county. Again please limit outdoor activities and stay hydrated. Do not leave children or pets in hot cars. Check on outdoor pets and the elderly living around you.

Monday

The highs on Monday will also be right at 99º As you can see we are going into a very hot and dry period. Really important to limit outdoor activities. Do not leave your children or Pets in a hot car. Please check on outdoor pets and the elderly living around you.

Please follow these heat safety tips over this period. If you see a child or pet locked in a car and the air conditioning is not on. Call 911 immediately and do what it takes to save the child or the pet. Please check on elderly living around you. They are very vulnerable to heat exhaustion and over heating. Please stay safe!

As always thank you for following Rowan County Weather!