(WICHITA, Kan.) — Most of Kansas will see several days of triple digit heat this week, but forecasters say don’t expect a repeat of last year.
Wichita recorded 53 days of triple digit temperatures last year which broke the record.
This year Wichita has recorded two days over 100 degrees. Last year at this time there had been nine.
There have been parts of Kansas that have seen 110 degrees or more this year.
“This summer doesn't look like it's going to be as hot as last summer. We've already had more rain than we had last year and also La Nina is no longer in place so it doesn't look like we'll have the number of triple digits we did last summer.” says KWCH 12 Meteorologist Ross Janssen.
Janssen says expect triple digit heat through Friday with slightly cooler weather by the weekend.
“We hesitate to call it cooler because it will still be in the upper 90’s. July looks to be off to a hot start as well."
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It's hot, but not compared to last year
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The best thing to do, stay indoors when its hottest. That's late morning and into the afternoon. If you do have to go outside, wear light clothing and sunscreen.
The most important thing to do is to drink plenty of water and stay hydrated. "The key for heat safety is making sure people are properly hydrated. A lot of folks don't know what that means, being properly hydrated means drinking the proper fluids, and the proper fluid is water," said Stephan Childers with the Ford County Health Department.
Signs of heat exhaustion include nausea and dizziness. If this happens, you should go where it's cool and drink water.
