Severe Storms Possible Tuesday

Scatterd to numerous thunderstorms, some severe, are expected across the area Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday evening. Swaths of damaging wind gusts should be the primary severe risk, but an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out. Also localized flash flooding will be possible. Read More >

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Heat Related Deaths

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Sabrina's Hike

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Heat Exhaustion vs Heat Stroke

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Safety Bullets

Stay hydrated! Whether you feel thirsty or not, drink plenty of water to avoid becoming dehydrated, especially when hiking
Wear Sunscreen: Sunburn affects your body’s ability to cool down and can make you dehydrated. If you must go outdoors, protect yourself from the sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, and by putting on sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher 30 minutes prior to going out. Continue to reapply it according to the package directions.
Never leave infants, children or pets in a parked car, even if the windows are cracked open
Act quickly if a heat illness is suspected. Seek medical attention immediately for any of these warning signs: cramping, rapid pulse, heavy sweating, hot red skin, dizziness, confusion, nausea, vomiting.
Keep a wet towel or bandana on the back of your neck to help you stay cool
Wear light-colored and loose clothing
Wear a wide brim sun hat to shield your face and neck from the sun as much as possible, while sunglasses should also be worn to help protect your eyes

To help stay cool, follow these tips for your camping site:

Disassemble your tent after waking up and assemble it again once the sun is down
Set up your tent in the shade
Use a reflective sunshade
Make use of the breeze -- Face your tent door into the wind

Pace Yourself: Cut down on exercise during the heat. If you’re not accustomed to working or exercising in a hot environment, start slowly and pick up the pace gradually. If exertion in the heat makes your heart pound and leaves you gasping for breath, STOP all activity. Get into a cool area or into the shade, and rest, especially if you become lightheaded, confused, weak, or faint.
Eat light. Choose easy-to-digest foods such as fruit or salads. If you pack food, put it in a cooler or carry an ice pack. Meats and dairy products can spoil quickly in hot weather.