Saving the worst for last: Today's high temperatures could be record breakers

KEEP IT UNDER A HUNDRED: Jacob Thiffault, foreground, and another Market Basket employee collect carriages in 97-0degree heat at the Milton Road store on Saturday afternoon. (Rochester Voice photo)

ROCHESTER - A Strafford County Heat Advisory is in effect today from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. due to a high temperature nearing triple digits this afternoon when the mercury will flirt with the century mark.
The likeliest time to hit a hundred will be between 2-5 p.m. when heat index could reach as high as 103 due to humidity.
Nighttime lows tonight provide another jaw-dropper with temps unlikely to dip below 77. Residents can expect a couple of thunderstorms overnight as well.
On Saturday afternoon a scattering of Rochester residents could be seen at the Common relaxing, some reading under trees where a faint breeze made it almost pleasant.
The hottest reading recorded on a trip around the city around 2:30 p.m. was 97 in East Rochester.
Rochester has no public cooling centers, however Dover's three fire stations are available 24 hours a day on this, the final day of a five-day heat wave.
The Liberty North End Fire Station is located at 262 Sixth St., the Central Fire Station is located at 9-11 Broadway. And the South End Fire Station is located at 25 Durham Road.
Rochester Mayor Paul Callaghan told The Voice on Saturday that Rochester's fire stations are unable to serve as cooling centers because they "are not configured" like Dover's.
Rochester's Hanson Pines pools will be open noon-6 p.m.

Meanwhile, Rochester Police said today they were aware of no heat-related emergencies this weekend.
Beginning Monday high temps will drop into the middle and high 80s for much of the week.
To mitigate you risk of heat illness
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.