Heat Advisory

* WHAT...Hot temperatures as high as 78 to 83.

* WHERE...Central Copper Valley, McCarthy, and Southern Copper Valley.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 9 PM AKDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Individuals not accustomed to these unusually hot temperatures for this region may experience heat related illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Daytime temperatures across the Copper River Valley will climb to around 80 degrees through Sunday. The warmest temperatures will be along the Edgerton Highway and McCarthy Road. Overnight lows will drop into the lower to mid 40s, allowing for a brief respite from the very warm temperatures.