Heat Advisory: 100 Degree Forecast for Richfield on Monday

Monday is setting up to be another scorcher in Richfield.

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory bewteen 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday for all of central and southern Minnesota with the forecast calling for temperatures in Richfield to top out at 100 degrees with heat indices climbing to as high as 105 degrees.

The NWS says southwest winds will push a hot air across the region on Monday, spurring near-record temperatures and potentially dangerous weather conditions. 

The weather services advises people living in the area of the advisory to take extra precautions on Monday if working or spending time outside. Wear light and loose-fitting clothing, drink plenty of water and schedule frequent rest breaks. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location, according to the weather service.