Excessive Heat Warning Extended to Early Evening Friday

The heat continues Friday.

Extending its excessive heat warning, the National Weather Service said its warning continues to be in effect until 5 p.m.

According to the weather service, heat index values are up to 103 due to temperatures in the mid 90s and dewpoints near 70 degrees.

"The worst would be felt by those who live and/or work in the urban areas. Those who are at a greater risk include the elderly, the infirm, children and anyone without air conditioning," the service said.

In addition, the service reminded people to keep their pets cool as well as to drink plenty of water.

Check out these tips on how to handle extreme heat and how to recognize a heat stroke or other conditions that may occur due to the high temperature.

Temperatures could finally break later in the day with showers and thunderstorms likely after 1 p.m. and before 10 p.m., but the NWS said nighttime levels will barely reach into the 70s.

Visit Weather.gov for a complete forecast.