Stay indoors.
That’s the advice of weather folks as temperatures are about to soar across Greater Akron.
The National Weather Service is raising the alarm about a heat wave that is about to impact Northeast Ohio.
An Extreme Heat Warning has been issued for Greater Akron through 8 p.m. Thursday, July 2.
The weather service says “dangerously hot conditions” are expected with the so-called real feel temperatures to exceed 107 degrees.
“Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events,” the weather service said. “The prolonged nature of the heat event with little overnight relief through the week will increase impacts to vulnerable populations.”
Residents are urged to drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioning if possible and limit exposure to the sun.
Daily highs in the upper 90s are expected through Friday.
It could reach nearly 100 degrees on Thursday.
The risk of showers on Saturday, July 4, could bring some small relief as temperatures will be in the lower 90s.
Some Northeast Ohio communities, including Akron and Cuyahoga Falls, are taking special precautions and opening up cooling centers.
Akron has extended hours at the Summit Lake Community Center, 380 W. Crosier St., through Thursday, July 2 to provide a cool place for residents.
And Cuyahoga Falls is opening up its Natatorium for residents seeking relief.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and state Emergency Management officials have issued an “urgent” Safety Alert warning residents of the potential dangers of the expected high temperatures.
State officials say extreme heat is responsible for more weather-related deaths than any other hazard.
What’s the normal temperature in Akron?
The anticipated string of 90-plus degree days is a bit out of the norm for Greater Akron.
The typical high for this time of year is around 84 degrees.
And several weather records will likely be broken given the forecast highs of anywhere from 98 to 99 degrees.
Some of the weather records for daily highs in the coming days date back to 1911.
Akron weather forecast
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 105. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 107. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
Wednesday night: Clear, with a low around 74. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Thursday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Independence Day: A chance of showers between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: ‘Dangerous’ heat wave in Akron with record highs. Extreme Heat warning
Reporting by Craig Webb, Akron Beacon Journal / Akron Beacon Journal
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By Craig Webb, Akron Beacon Journal | USA TODAY Network
