Get ready for the heat because this week could be the hottest one yet this year. The forecast for Wednesday is around 107 degrees.

Today will be in the higher 90's with 100 degrees expected on Tuesday.

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With the extreme temperatures, come dangers and risks for certain groups:

- The elderly or people over 75, small children, people with medical conditions like heart or respiratory disease, people taking some prescriptions, people that work outdoors or in high heat areas, people from not hot environments (travelers).

To stay healthy, make sure you:

- Drink plenty of water

- Keep as cool as possible

- Keep your house cool

For more tips to stay safe in extreme heat or info about what heat illnesses to watch for, click here.

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