Minnesota simmered as Texas deep Friday under an excessive heat warning, with temperatures pushing the three-digit numbers in the twin cities and the southern part of the state.

Friday's high in Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport was at 99, a temperature that dragged for much of the afternoon and that with the humidity, had a "feel like" value of 110 degrees, according to meteorologist Paul Douglas. The temperature remained in the 90s, even in the late evening

The only respite was a light wind of 15 miles per hour, and even that sounded like a hair dryer explosion.

The recommended antidote to heat and sun was the shade, water and air-conditioned buildings. Ross Carlyon, Meteorologist at the Regional Office of the National Meteorological Service in Chanhassen, recalled a former meteorological service saying it was Friday: "Swap a lawn mower in the sun for a garden chair in the shade."

were supposed to break on Saturday, which will bring strong chances of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Eagles Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday will be in the 80s. Wednesday, July 4, the high will go back to the 90s.

None of these days will be as hot as Friday. In Minneapolis and Saint Paul, the city's recreation centers without air conditioning were closed and residents were invited to visit lakes, pools and parks with AC. Carlyon said, urging people to slow down and absorb liquids, preferably water.

Friday night, HCMC spokeswoman Christine Hill reported, "It's easy to get sick. that the Minneapolis Hospital had treated at least two people for heat-related illnesses. They were both treated and released, she said.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation warned drivers to be on the lookout for pavement deformation. In an overwhelming heat, "the road segments are growing and have nowhere to go," said the agency.

A segment of Interstate 35E southbound made it near Eagan on Friday afternoon, complicating the ride. People who see loops should slow down, switch to another lane and call 911 to report the problem.

As if that were not enough, MnDOT also warned of the water, saying that many roads across the state remain flooded. For updates on these and construction closures, travelers are urged to check for real-time updates on 511mn.org for potential issues.

The counties of Hennepin and Ramsey have set up several cooling centers. The Meteorological Service also has information to keep cool.

Carlyon said that under extreme conditions, the body can turn into heat stroke with little warning.

"When you work outside, you tend to get dehydrated very quickly, and as you get dehydrated, your body does not get cold," he says.

This can lead to a feeling of confusion or lightheadedness and eventually to a collapse, he said.

For Minnesota, things are not

Star Tribune meteorologist Paul Douglas described the heat situation, "Saudi Arabia with lakes" and a "danger zone". On Twitter, he wrote, "Do not even think about letting kids (or pets) in a car today, even for a few minutes. "

He called Friday's weather" the unfortunate offspring created by a marriage of Arizona heat and humidity in Florida.

Alas, it was not days The record of June 29 was set in 1931 at 102.