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Hottest Weekend Of Summer: Heat Index Reaching 110 Degrees
July 21, 2018
With the National Weather Service in Mobile predicting the hottest weekend of the year so far, Escambia County encourages residents to practice heat safety and know the potential risks associated with high temperatures. The NWS is forecasting a heat index of 107 degrees for the Escambia County area on Saturday, and a heat index of 110 degrees on Sunday. Heat advisories may also be issued over the weekend.
Follow these tips to stay safe in the heat:
- NEVER leave a child, pet or anyone else in a parked vehicle, even for a short amount of time or with the windows rolled down. Temperatures inside a vehicle can become deadly within minutes.
- Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water, even if you are not thirsty.
- Limit strenuous outdoor activities. If you must be outside, find shade, stay hydrated and take frequent breaks.
- Remember to check on the elderly, sick and those without air conditioning.
- Wear light, loose-fitting clothing. Wear sunscreen and a hat to protect yourself from the sun.
- Stay in an air conditioned area if possible. Air conditioning is the strongest protective factor against heat-related illness.
Know the warning signs of heat stroke and heat exhaustion:
Heat exhaustion:
- Feeling faint or dizzy
- Excessive sweating
- Cool, pale, clammy skin
- Nausea or vomiting
- Rapid, weak pulse
- Muscle cramps
Heat stroke:
- Throbbing headache
- No sweating
- Body temperature above 103 degrees
- Red, hot, dry skin
- Nausea or vomiting
- Rapid, strong pulse
- May lose consciousness
If there are symptoms of heat stroke, call 911 and take immediate action to cool the person until help arrives. If there are symptoms of heat exhaustion, get to a cooler, air conditioned place, drink water (if fully conscious), and take a cool shower or use a cold compress.
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5 Responses to “Hottest Weekend Of Summer: Heat Index Reaching 110 Degrees”
Took the grands to Johnson’s Beach for the day and saw an AMAZING thing.
Couple of ladies had a big cooler and went right down to the edge of the water with it and took out a bag of whole Irish potatoes and put that right into the water.
Then they sat down and let their kids run while they Kept A Close Rein on them.
After about 20 minutes the kids broke out some dip nets and started out into the water with some 5-Gallon plastic buckets from Fire House.
They really had our interest. The kids commenced to scooping up nets of crab, shrimp, and a few other sea critters and put them into the buckets.
A bit later the two ladies pulled the sack of potatoes out of the water and put them into the cooler, gathered up the kids, dumped their buckets into the cooler and started for their truck.
That got the best of us so we followed up behind them to the truck and made an introduction then asked what was the deal with the cooler, potatoes and shrimp and crabs.
Lady laughs while kids load up inside the cab and buckle up real tight, and says, “Honey, it’s so blasted hot out here today that by the time we get home the taters will be boiled and so will the shrimp and crabs.” Just before pulling away she took a big box of Z’s crab boil and emptied it into the water in the cooler.
Now that’s a really smart way to spend a HOTTTTT Day.
Y’all be careful out there, ya hear?
Cold front approaching in 2 months give or take a week.
I am getting nervous as to water temp…….this type of heat produces a lot of energy which can fuel the Nasty H word. Weather has extremes, but it seems like those extremes are becoming much more frequent. Stay safe.
I sorta enjoy the heat, but I do not have to work outside. I I do feel sorry for those who must work in that heat all day long. it can mess with your body and mind.
Great service and advice being offered by NE! How many people will heed this?
In addition, remember the animals, livestock and especially your pets…they’ll get hot too!