From Sunday through Tuesday, Georgia will have some of the highest heat index readings of the year, according to the Atlanta-based National Weather Service, which is warning of dangerously high heat and humidity.
NWS estimates indicate that heat index readings might reach 112 degrees Fahrenheit in cities such as Atlanta, Athens, Columbus, Macon, and Rome.To expand, click NWS is the source.
The warning was issued a few days after Wednesday, July 23, was declared the height of the summer’s “dog days,” which are a period of intense heat that normally lasts from July 3 to August 11.
To safeguard themselves, their families, and their pets, the NWS advises locals to adopt additional safety measures.To expand, click The National Weather Service is the source.
Health officials stress heat safety
According to Kristin Patten, public information officer of the South Health District in Valdosta, Georgia’s high humidity can make already hot days extremely riskier, particularly for those who work or spend time outside.
Just be sure to drink a lot of water—at least two to four cups every hour, according to Patten.
Since fans might not be sufficient to keep people cool, the National Weather Service advises those without air conditioning to take cold baths or showers.
Meghan Herendeen of the Southwest Health District in Albany stated that headaches, nausea, and dizziness are some of the signs of heat exhaustion. She emphasized how critical it is to rapidly reduce the body’s internal temperature.
More serious symptoms including disorientation, slurred speech, and seizures might be signs of heat stroke and need to be treated right once.
According to CDC data, 76 Georgians lost their lives to heat-related illnesses between 2018 and 2022.
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