A heat advisory remains in effect from noon to 8 p.m. today, with heat index values up to 102 due to temperatures in the lower to middle 90s, and dew points in the lower 70s.

Dangerously hot conditions will be possible from mid day through early evening on Monday.

A heat advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is expected.

The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible.

Drink plenty of fluid, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency...call 9 1 1.

The latest forecast:

oday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. West wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 85. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. North wind 3 to 7 mph.

Wednesday: A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night: A chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 80.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 40%.