Excessive heat continues to grip the region with not much reprieve in sight as temperatures will continue to hover at or above the century mark well into next week.
Temperatures overall for the month of July have been about 3 degrees below normal, despite the dramatic shift this week, with Manhattan finally eclipsing 100 degrees both Tuesday and Wednesday and as of the writing of this story, was nearing that mark again Thursday. Meteorologist and Kansas Mesonet Manager Chip Redmond tells KMAN that days-long streaks of triple digit temperatures are not unheard of in our area, though are a rarity.
Redmond says an excessive amount of heat is being stored in a dome of high pressure currently centered over the Central Plains.
In addition, winds have picked up a bit over the past few days, creating more stress on drought conditions.
Redmond advises to stay hydrated if you must be outside and says outdoor activity should remain limited.
An excessive heat warning is in place through Friday evening.
