The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory in effect until 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Heat index values of up to 102 expected.

People should drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in haded 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:

his Afternoon: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before midnight. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 103. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday: A chance of showers before 11 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 84.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.