Temperature expected to break 100 Thursday

National Weather Service predicts a minor break in the heat today, but it is expected to be back in full force Thursday and Friday, before cooling off a bit again.

After temperatures in the 90s — Havre hit 95 Monday and Weather Service reported it was at 97 degrees Tuesday at 3:52 p.m. while this article was being written — the forecast called for a relatively mild high of 85 today, but breaking 100 Thursday.

The highs for Havre and Big Sandy for Thursday were predicted at 101 degrees, with highs expected to be in the mid to upper 90s Friday.

Highs are expected to moderate after that, with the temperatures mostly in the mid-80s.

The forecast also predicts a chance of showers and thunderstorms Friday through Monday night.

Weather Service has a heat advisory in effect Thursday, noon to midnight, warning that temperatures up to and over 100 with lows in the upper 60s could lead to a chance of heat illness.

People are advised to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors, the advisory says.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments.

Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.

“Heat stroke is an emergency,” the advisory adds. “Call 9 1 1.”