Heat Safety Tips and Resources
With temps forecast into the 90s Tue-Wed, see these heat safety tips, especially for those most vulnerable
- Young children and infants are particularly vulnerable to heat-related illness and death, as their bodies are less able to adapt to heat than are adults
- Older adults, particularly those who have pre-existing diseases, take certain medications, are living alone or have limited mobility who are exposed to extreme heat can experience multiple adverse effects.
- People with chronic medical conditions are more likely to have a serious health problem during a heat wave than healthy people.
- Pregnant women are also at higher risk. Extreme heat events have been associated with adverse birth outcomes such as low birth weight, preterm birth, and infant mortality, as well as congenital cataracts.
Forecast:
Tuesday, May 19th: Hazy Sunshine, Hot And Humid. High Temperature: 93°F to 98°F. - Winds: Southeast @ 10 To 20 Mph.
Tuesday Night: Clear To Partly Cloudy. Low Temperature: 73°F to 78°F. - Winds: Southerly @ 10 To 15 Mph.
Wednesday, May 20th: Sunshine Followed By Increasing Cloudiness W/ Rain Showers / Thunderstorms In PM. High Temperature: 88°F to 92°F.
Wednesday Night: Rain and/or Thunderstorms ( Some Possibly Heavy ) Low Temperature: 53°F to 58°F.