The City of Perry felt a record high Sunday and are going to be under yet another heat advisory today.
According to the National Weather Service, Dallas County will be under a heat advisory from 1 to 8pm today. With the advisory, the National Weather Service anticipates regular temperatures to be in the upper 90s and the heat index could be over 100-degrees. Officials say heat illnesses could be possible today. They recommend drinking plenty of fluids, staying in air-conditioned rooms, stay out of the sun and limit work outdoors. If doing work outdoors, take frequent breaks in shady areas and drink lots of water. Heat illnesses are more susceptible for children and the elderly.
The National Weather Service reports that the City of Perry hit a record high Sunday with 98-degrees, breaking the previous record set back in 1900.