Forecast shows near triple digit temps

It looks like the recent heat wave that hit the Whitehall area is going to stick around for a while.

With temperatures already in the 90’s, the National Weather Service is predicting the temperature on Saturday, July 8 to reach 98 degrees.

The forecast for the rest of the week includes a high today, Thursday, and Friday of 97. The high on Sunday is anticipated to be 96.

RED CROSS TIPS

With a significant heat wave forecast for the region, a few precautions are in order. The Red Cross has some basic tips to help you and your family prepare.

“Excessive heat can be dangerous—in recent years, it ha...