NWS warns of heat exhaustion, heat stroke signs ahead of high temperatures this week

The National Weather Service in Wilmington are urging people to watch for signs of heat stroke as temperatures in the Miami Valley will be in the 80s and 90s this week with even higher heat indexes.

If someone is suffering from heat exhaustion, they may be faint or dizzy. They may sweat excessively, have cool, clammy or pale skin and they may be nauseous or vomit. A victim’s pulse may be rapid and weak and they may experience muscle cramps. If someone is experiencing heat exhaustion, they should get to a cooler, air conditioned place, drink cool water if they are fully conscious and take a cool shower or use a cold compress, the NWS said.

Temperatures will be in the 80s and 90s this week. Limit your time outdoors and know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. pic.twitter.com/yO4QosbKgS
— NWS Wilmington OH (@NWSILN) July 5, 2021

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If someone is suffering from heat stroke, they will likely have a throbbing headache and will be nauseous or vomit. Their skin will be dry and red and the victim will not sweat. Their pulse will be rapid and strong and they may lose consciousness. If someone is suffering from heat stroke, call 911 and attempt to cool the victim until help arrives, the NWS said.

This week, highs are expected to hover around 90 degrees, with heat indexes possibly even higher, the NWS said. Humidity could reportedly drive the heat index up to the mid to upper 90s, possibly reaching up to 100 degrees on Tuesday.

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