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Beating the St. Louis Heat: What to Know About Heat-Related Illnesses
CENTRAL AND EASTERN UNITED STATES, JUL 21 – A heat dome and high humidity driven by corn evapotranspiration will push heat index values near 115 degrees, increasing health risks and emergency room visits this week.
- This week, central and eastern U.S. states brace for a brutal heat wave, with over 100 overnight records at risk and highs nearing 100°F on Friday.
- Humidity from corn sweat peaks around pollination, Justin Glisan said, and when combined with a heat dome trapping hot air it will intensify impacts across the Plains and Midwest.
- Forecasters at the National Weather Service predict that Wednesday might feel like 95°F to 101°F, with the hottest conditions expected on Wednesday in Chicago, Illinois.
- First responders face escalating demands as local fire officials note rising heat-related calls and firefighters contend with intense heat stress.
- The outlook extends into early August, and the Climate Prediction Center projects a 60–70% chance of above-average temperatures in Alabama from July 25–29.
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ADPH issues precautions on heat illness - The Brewton Standard
With heat indices in the triple digits such as those currently being experienced, the Alabama Department of Public Health advises the public to be alert to the warning signs of heat illnesses. Heat-related illnesses occur when the body is exposed to high temperatures. The incidence of these illnesses rises expectedly during warm weather periods, and anyone exposed to high temperatures or extreme heat can experience symptoms when the body’s tempe…
How to spot the signs of heat illness
On scorching days like today, when temperatures soar and heat indices climb into the triple digits, the heat can do more than make you uncomfortable. It can be dangerous. Heat illness can come on quickly, especially if you’re outside for long periods, working, exercising, or even just running errands without staying hydrated or cool.
Temps could feel like 100 in much of the Coulee Region later this week
WIZMnews.com A heat wave is being predicted for the La Crosse area, for much of this week. According to forecasters at the national weather service, it might feel like 95 to 101 degrees at times on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with the hottest conditions expected on Wednesday throughout the region. The actual high for the week in La Crosse is predicted to be about 92 on Wednesday, not counting humidity, but the heat index could reach 101 b…
Excessive heat expected all week; take care to avoid heat illnesses - The Examiner
By The Examiner staff The National Weather Service has posted an extreme heat warning for the metro area and beyond. It runs through 7 p.m.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close The post Excessive heat expected all week; take care to avoid heat illnesses appeared first on The Examiner.
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