The U.S. National Weather Service has extended its excessive heat watch from until today.

The heat watch was effective Sunday 11 a.m. until Monday 8 p.m.

* Temperature...Highs 109 to 113.

* Impacts...Increased instances of heat-related illnesses.

An Excessive Heat Watch means that a period of hot weather is expected. The hot weather will create a dangerous situation in which heat illnesses are possible. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.