The National Weather Service is predicting the first significant heat wave of the season, with temperatures in the upper 90s to over 100 degrees this weekend and into next week.
Staying safe in extreme heat
- Stay hydrated; avoid alcohol and caffeine
- Avoid overexertion, especially between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.
- If your home is too hot, go to a building with air conditioning or a cooling center
- Know the signs of heat exhaustion and act quickly
- Wear light, loose-fitting clothing and avoid dark colors
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