Excessive Heat Returns to Kearney This Week

After a pleasant break in the weather last week, we can expect high temperatures and humidity to return this week. The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning from Monday, July 29, at 1 pm to Thursday, August 1, at 7 pm.

The last days of July will bring in some oppressively hot days with actual air temperatures in the upper 90’s to 100 degrees. Heat index values could register at 110 to 114 degrees Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

Chances of rain return on Wednesday night, but that won’t provide much cooler air temperatures. Thursday and Friday look to be dry, but temperatures will climb to the low 90s each day and continue into next week.

Those who work or spend a lot of time outdoors this week will need to take precautions to cope with the steamy weather. Have plenty of water to stay hydrated, and a place to cool down, whether that is a car that has working air conditioning or a building that is air-conditioned and shaded properly.

Brian Watts contributed to this story.