A heat advisory remains in effect until 8 p.m. Wednesday.

Heat index values up to 101 are expected in Carbon and Monroe counties.

Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

People are advised to 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.

Here is the latest forecast:

Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Increasing clouds, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 100. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 84.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.