The National Weather Service office in Pueblo issued a Heat Advisory early Sunday morning covering a broad stretch of the region, warning residents of potentially dangerous heat through the end of the day.

Maximum temperatures ranging between 95 and 100 degrees were anticipated across the affected area. The advisory covers Eastern Fremont County and El Paso County below 7,500 feet, taking in most of the Colorado Springs metro area and its lower-elevation surroundings.

The advisory was in effect from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. MDT Sunday. Officials noted that the hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses among residents who spend extended time outdoors or lack access to cooling.

The National Weather Service advised residents to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors during the advisory period.

Residents should monitor updated forecasts from the National Weather Service Pueblo office as conditions develop through the remainder of the day.