We’re in the middle of a dangerous heat wave.

There’s an excessive heat warning through Thursday night for counties north and west of Springfield.

There’s a heat advisory through Thursday night for the rest of the listening area.

Dangerous heat continues across the region today with highs in the middle 90s and heat index values of 100 to 109 degrees. This prolonged period of excessive heat will lead to an increased risk of heat related illnesses. #mowx #kswx pic.twitter.com/aqnOBjAMTY

— NWS Springfield (@NWSSpringfield) July 28, 2021

The National Weather Service says the sweltering heat could last into the weekend, with heat index readings as high as 109 degrees.

Temperatures will be in the mid 90s all the way into the weekend.

Dangerous heat will continue through the late week and will lead to an increased risk of heat related illnesses. Here are some heat safety tips. pic.twitter.com/C4HMpu6h2F

— NWS Springfield (@NWSSpringfield) July 27, 2021