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Excessive Heat Watch Issued for Thursday and Friday

Heat index values are expected to reach 105 degrees.

An excessive heat watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon.

According to the National Weather Service, excessive heat with afternoon temperatures of 95 to 100 degrees is expected Thursday and Friday afternoon and evenings from noon to 8:00 p.m. each day.

Heat index values are expected to reach 105 degrees.

Excessive heat could lead to illness for children, elderly and those performing strenuous physical activity.

For more information on heat stress prevention,

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