It’s become a little repetitive – but it is important to take precaution this week during yet another heat wave.

Temperatures are forecast to be in the 100 degree range nearly every day this week, with heat indexes predicted to reach 115 degrees.

Garry Berges, Geary County Emergency Management Director, said that it’s important to drink plenty of water.

“If [you] have to do stuff outdoors, do it early in the morning before the sun comes up – before 10:00 am if at all possible, or after supper in the evening,” said Berges.

Berges noted that the biggest concern is heat related illness.

“With heat indexes up over 110 to 115 [degrees], it’s going to take a lot out of people, we could see a lot of medical problems with people having heat strokes or heat exhaustion.”

If you are outside working, take frequent breaks, stay hydrated and try to stay in the shade as much as possible.

The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Watch in effect from Tuesday, July 18th until Saturday, July 22nd.

An Excessive Heat Watch means that a prolonged period of hot temperatures is expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a dangerous situation in which heat illnesses are possible.