With a heat advisory in place through the entire weekend, health officials are advising people to exercise caution when spending time outdoors.
Temperatures are expected to climb into the mid-90s, but it’s going to feel even hotter, with heat indexes reaching 100 plus. Dr. Bryce Heitman, a family physician with Newman Medical Partners says drinking more fluids than normal is strongly advised.
Limiting time outdoors is extremely important and if you do have to work outside, Dr. Heitman says you shouldn’t work more than an hour without stopping and taking breaks. Heat stroke can set in much faster under a heat advisory and he says those who have had heat illnesses in the past are more at risk for heat stroke.
Children should be monitored if they are playing outside and if you know an elderly person, make sure they are checked up on and have access to air conditioning.
