The National Weather Service (NWS) is advising Fairfield County residents of oppressive heat and humidity will last through the weekend. The Warning extends until 10:00 pm on Sunday, August 14.
An Excessive Heat Warning is issued when the combination of heat and humidity is expected to make it feel like it is 105 degrees or greater.
- Heat index values today: 105 to 110 degrees.
- Heat index values Saturday: 105 to 110 degrees.
- Heat index values Sunday: 100 to 105 degrees.
The overnight lows will hover around 80 degrees tonight through Saturday night, according to the NWS.
NWS warns, the combination of heat and humidity will increase risk for heat related health issues, especially for the elderly and those with chronic health problems.
Read the complete forecast here.