The first substantial heat wave of the summer is going to stick around longer than originally predicted.

On the WHOW Morning Show Monday, Ed Shimon at the National Weather Service in Lincoln told Regional Radio this week's heat is expected to hang around with some mid-week pop-up rain storm threats.

The hottest day of the week will be Monday. According to Shimon, overnight lows are not going to cool down significantly to provide much in the way of relief.

Shimon reminds, with heat like this settling in, it will take our bodies a few days to get all the way acclimated. He encourages keeping hydrated and finding shade when possible.

The National Weather Service's heat advisory was extended to Thursday over the weekend. As Shimon points out, drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.