The WCNC Charlotte Weather Team wants you to be Weather Aware because of the dangerous heat in the Carolinas beginning this weekend.
Afternoon high temperatures will climb into the mid-and-upper 90s beginning Saturday. The hot weather will continue through at least Wednesday.
The hottest and most humid days of this heat wave are expected to be Sunday and Monday. These two days will likely see heat indices reach at least 103 degrees in Charlotte. It is possible some locations in the Carolinas could be a degree or two warmer. Even so, dangerous heat conditions continue until at least Wednesday.
When the weather is this hot out, the human body struggles to cool itself off.
Heat stroke is the most serious heat-related illness and happens when the body loses its ability to sweat. With heat stroke, the skin gets hot and red, and the pulse quickens as the person's body temperature climbs to 103 degrees or higher. Headaches set in, along with nausea, confusion and even fainting.
This occurs because the body tries to compensate for the heat by pumping blood to the skin. This is intended as a way to cool off. The more a person breathes, the more they lose fluids, becoming increasingly dehydrated. Important electrolytes like sodium and potassium also can be lost when sweating.
Experts say it's important to recognize the signs of heat stroke in others, as people may not realize the danger they're in because of an altered mental state that may involve confusion.
In the case of heat stroke, experts suggest calling 911 and trying to lower the person's body temperature with cool, wet cloths or a cool bath. #Weather #heat #money
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20 июн 2024
