Crank up those air conditioners, stay hydrated, and be sure to make a beeline for the pool.

There is a low probability of widespread hazardous weather today through Sunday in the region.

Hot conditions could result in heat exhaustion with prolonged exposure on Wednesday and Thursday, before a front comes in to make conditions more comfortable on the weekend.

While it’s certain to be a real scorcher of a week, don’t necessarily expect any record-breakers, according to Paul Walker, a senior meteorologist with AccuWeather.

“It looks like we’re getting into some typical August weather coming up the next few days, very warm, humid,” Walker said. “The temperatures today are pretty normal for what we could see.”

Walker said there could be some spotty thunderstorms later this afternoon into the early evening.

“Then the heat builds a little Wednesday through Friday, upper 80s to lower 90s; many places will be reaching the 90-degreee mark,” he said. “I don’t think it will be anything record-challenging (as) normals are around the mid-80s, (so that’s) about 5 to 7 degrees above normal.”

Don’t rule out the possibility for a heat wave, Walker said.

“It’s going to be close to a heat wave,” he said. “Some places will reach that (three days or more), certainly.”

Walker stressed the need to take precautionary measures to protect oneself from the boiling conditions.

“Keep hydrated; make sure you’re drinking enough,” he said. “Try to limit the time you spend outdoors, (especially) early afternoon and midday; take breaks if you have to work outdoors so your body doesn’t get overheated, be cognizant to what your body feels like.”

The good news is the balminess figures to lessen somewhat by the weekend, Walker said.

“I think the big thing is be aware of the possibility, by the weekend, it looks like a front that pushes through Friday night (when) temperatures back off by the weekend to be closer to normal by Saturday and Sunday,” he said.

It isn’t just people who need to be cared for when the weather turns blistery, Walker said.

“Don’t forget your pets; make sure they get plenty of water,” he said. “It doesn’t just affect humans; also cats and dogs, please don’t leave any pets in cars.”

Jane George, Regional Affairs Director, PPL Electric Utilities, noted that the summer can bring a real danger associated with soaring temperatures.

“While illnesses that are attributable to extreme heat are generally considered preventable, they represent a continuing public health concern in both the United States and abroad,” George said. “Estimating the public health concern of extreme heat is a difficult task as heat-related illnesses, such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion, do not require reporting to public health agencies.

“Regardless, the real danger comes from being unconcerned with the dangers of the heat. Prolonged exposure to extreme heat can result in dehydration, heat cramps, heat stroke, and in some cases, even death.”