Heat Advisory

The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls is reporting peak temperatures between 100 and 106 this afternoon.

The next 48 hours around the region will feel really uncomfortable. Maybe ice cream will help.

It's time to get out of the kitchen, because I can't stand the heat. Wednesday will be very hot and humid in Sioux Falls, and heat illnesses will be possible.

We heard a lot about 'Heat Index' in July, and probably will in August. So just exactly what is 'Heat Index'? The opposite of 'Wind Chill'? Um, no,

Battling the heat when your air conditioning goes out.

Are you prepared for being outside during the extreme temperatures?

An Excessive Heat Warning means a prolonged period of dangerously hot temperatures and high humidity will create a dangerous situation.

Heat exhaustion and heat stroke can sneak up on you quickly when you spend extended periods of time in excessive heat. That's why knowing the symptoms of both is very important.

I was riding my bike along the Big Sioux River enjoying the Sioux Falls bike trails when I came across tons of birds cooling off on a hot South Dakota day.