heatwave

Heat Index values peaking in the mid-90s Friday afternoon will lead to borderline heat advisory conditions, especially in the Twin Cities metro.

With the excessive heat wave this weekend, many of us probably stayed indoors and lowered the thermostat.

Another day of record-breaking heat was the backdrop for Memorial Day ceremonies and holiday picnics in some areas of the Upper Midwest.

With the excessive heat warning in affect until Friday, local health officials want you to take extra precautions while outdoors. Temperatures are expected in the 90s with high humidity and heat indices up to 110.

Yesterday's (Tuesday) high wasn't a record breaker, but we did climb into the 90's. The official high on Tuesday was 92 degrees at the St. Cloud Regional Airport.

Students have returned to school in Minneapolis amid some of the most sweltering conditions of the summer. Minneapolis public schools have 18 buildings that lack air conditioning and another 11 with only limited cooling, so schools are providing water to help keep students and staff cool and hydrated.

The 125th Anniversary of the Sherburne County Fair takes place this weekend and the heat wave doesn't just affect us.

We're facing some seriously hot weather this week, so it's a good idea to make sure your air conditioner is prepared.

With a heat index of over 100 degrees, it's not the easiest time to enjoy typical outdoor activities. WJON braved the conditions this afternoon, trekking about town to ask people - What are you doing to keep cool?

Relief from the hot, sticky weather isn't expected anytime soon. The dew point in the "Lutefisk Capital" of Madison was 86 Sunday night - a mark not seen for a dozen years. Here in St. Cloud we had dew points of at least 82 on Sunday night.