Going outside in this heat? Follow these guidelines to stay safe
As extreme heat warnings affect large parts of the US, experts are providing guidance on how to stay safe and avoid heat-related illnesses. Key advice includes monitoring local heat indices, understanding individual risk factors, and recognizing that dangerous heat can occur even without official warnings.
Why it matters
With climate change increasing the frequency of extreme weather, public health awareness regarding heat safety is becoming increasingly critical.
As the holiday weekend approaches, large swaths of the the Midwest and the Eastern U.S. are under extreme heat warnings or heat advisories, according to the National Weather Service .
The article is a straightforward health advisory based on expert input.
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