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Dangerous Heat Expected This Week

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for the area.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an excessive heat warning with no possible relief expected before the weekend. Daytime heat indexes are expected to reach the mid-90s to around 100 degrees through Thursday.

"The humid airmass will also keep nighttime temperatures in the 70s offering little relief from the heat. The prolonged period of hot daytime temperatures and warm and muggy nights will create additional stress on the body,"  the outlook states.

The heat advisory means temperatures and humidity are high enough that they could cause heat-related sickness.

Safety tips for heat wave

Extreme heat poses many dangers, such as heat stroke, heat cramps and heat exhaustion, according to the American Red Cross.

Here are some tips for keeping safe when temps get uncomfortable hot:

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  • Stay hydrated.
  • Avoid caffeine or alcohol.
  • Have small meals and eat more often.
  • Stay indoors.
  • Avoid strenuous exercise.
  • Use a buddy system when working in excessive heat.
  • Take frequent breaks if you have to be outside.
  • Wear loose-fitting, light-colored clothes.
  • Never leave children or pets alone in enclosed vehicles.
  • Check on pets frequently.



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