Dangerous heat will continue across the region today and tomorrow as temperatures climb into the middle to upper 90s and afternoon heat indices range from 102 to 108 degrees. An excessive heat warning remains in effect for the KC metro and surrounding areas along with a heat advisory for far northern MO through Saturday. Remember to avoid spending too much time outdoors and to drink plenty of water. If you need to spend some time outside, wear light clothing and sunscreen and make sure to take frequent breaks in the shade or more preferably air-conditioned areas. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 106. South southwest wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Tonight: Clear, with a low around 77. South wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Saturday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 103. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South southwest wind around 9 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 89.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 92.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73.

Independence Day: Sunny, with a high near 93.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 92.