Heat on the Way Wednesday, Little Relief Wednesday Night
By Denise Rivette
The Billings office of the National Weather Service updated its forecast this aftWednesday will be hot with the high temperature in many places reaching or exceeding 100 degrees. Wednesday night will be warm with low temperatures in the 60s to 70s, resulting in little relief from the heat. Much of south central and southeast Montana and north central Wyoming has a HeatRisk of 3 or major, meaning that this level of heat affects anyone without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. Thursday will be hot with the high temperature reaching the 90s to 108. A portion of south central Montana and much of southeast Montana and north central Wyoming has a HeatRisk of 3 or major. Impacts are likely in some health systems, heat-sensitive industries and infrastructure. Be sure to stay hydrated, wear light colored clothing, reduce outdoor activities, stay in air-conditioned rooms and help the elderly, kids and pets to stay cool.
TEMPERATURE FORECASTS AROUND THE COUNTY
Heat Can Kill - Know the Symptoms of Heat Illnesses and What to Do
By Denise Rivette Thursday begins a streak of dangerously hot temperatures around the county. Staying inside with air conditioning is the best way to prevent heat illnesses. If you must be outside when temperatures are in the 80s or higher, take precautions such as wearing light clothes, using sunscreen, making sure you have plenty of water and cloths for cooling, have plenty of water fortified with electolytes for drinking, stay near shade or bring your own and don’t work alone. Heat illness can progress from annoying to deadly very quickly. Know the signs and what to do (see below).
What to do for Heat Cramps, Exhaustion, Stroke
From the National Weather Service During extremely hot and humid weather, your body's ability to cool itself is challenged. When the body heats too rapidly to cool itself properly, or when too much fluid or salt is lost through dehydration or sweating, body temperature rises and you or someone you care about may experience a heat-related illness. It is important to know the symptoms of excessive heat exposure and the appropriate responses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides a list of warning signs and symptoms of heat illness, and recommended first aid steps. Some of these symptoms and steps are listed below.