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With a hot, humid air mass settling over Kentucky after days of rain, forecasters say heat index values are expected to reach the dangerous range, with a heat advisory in effect for parts of the state. Officials urge residents to treat this as extreme heat and take steps to avoid heat-related illness.
Drink water regularly throughout the day and do not wait until you feel thirsty. Stay in air conditioning or visit a public cooling space if you can and limit strenuous activity to the cooler morning and evening hours.
Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing and check on children, older adults and neighbors who many not have reliable cooling. To cool down quickly, place a cool compress or ice on pulse points such as the wrists, neck and inside of the elbows.
Remember that fans alone may not prevent heat illness when it is this hot and humid. Never leave people or pets in parked vehicles, even for a few minutes.
Warning signs of heatstroke can include very high body temperature, hot, red or dry skin, confusion or unusual behavior, fainting, seizures, or a rapid, strong pulse. If you suspect heat stroke, call 911, move the person to a cooler place and begin cooling them with cool water, wet clothes or ice on pressure points while you wait for emergency responders; do not leave them alone.
Posted in Local News 2, News
