Dangerous heatwave building for parts of the Midwest, plains, and Southeastern USA this week. Over 15 states are under advisories. Those advisories means temperatures over 105 degrees F is expected. Deaths have already been blamed for the heat. a 51-year old man from Illinois died Sunday due to the heat. His AC was not working in his mobile home where they found him.
The advisories and warnings will drop sometime after Tuesday. Heat disorders can develop when the body heats too quickly to cool itself safely, or when a person loses too much fluid or salt by sweating or dehydration. Signs of heat exhaustion include heavy sweating, pale and clammy skin, weak pulse, fainting and vomiting.
I suggest that people protect themselves from heat disorders by reducing activity during the hottest part of the day, wearing lightweight clothing and drinking plenty of water. I also ask that people abstain from caffeinated or alcoholic drinks. Even meat and other proteins can increase metabolic heat production.
Fifteen states under dangerous heat through half of the week - TheWeatherSpace.com
