A significant warm-up is expected as we get into the weekend.

Clinton Police Chief Ben Lowers on the WHOW Morning Show is encouraging everyone to remember those heat safety basics like drinking plenty of water and checking on your neighbors and relatives.

During this time, Chief Lowers also reminds to keep those pets in mind. While most animal owners will make appropriate accommodations for that pet, even if they are an outside pet, some will still leave those outdoor dogs outside.

Leaving pets or even kids in a car during this extreme heat is highly discouraged. Chief Lowers reminds it takes just a few moments for a car to reach 100 degrees and to keep climbing.

Clinton is among many communities in central Illinois with an older population that also is low-income, creating its own set of unique challenges. Chief Lowers encourages checking on those elderly neighbors.

Temperatures will briefly tough 90 degrees on Thursday then by Sunday, a stretch of 90-degree days is anticipated.