 Well, DeSerbo says it's important to drink plenty of water, stay indoors as much as possible, and wear loose-fitting clothing if you have to be outside. She also recommends checking on elderly neighbors and friends as well as those with special needs. The heat advisory lasts until 8 p.m. tonight, although DeSerbo says it could be extended through Thursday. Looking at the weather for today in Providence, we got considerable cloudiness, highs in the mid to upper 80s. Winds could get up to 20 miles per hour. Cloudy tonight.