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A dangerous heat wave hits the East Coast, affecting more than 60 million people from North Carolina to Maine.
The heat index values will be close to 100 degrees Monday in Washington, DC, Philadelphia, New York and Hartford. Some cities can reach records, with temperatures that are 20 degrees above average.
The heatwave is expected to persist for most of the week, with temperatures above 90 degrees until Thursday.
Here are some tips from the Center for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) on how to protect yourself from heat:
Protect your skin from sunburn
Take precautions to prevent sunburn who can dehydrate cool.
Put sunscreen with SPF 15 or more 30 minutes before going out. Sunscreens that say "broad spectrum" or "UVA / UVB protection" will work better.
Stay hydrated
Jessica Kourkounis / Getty Images Drink extra fluids to stay hydrated – and do not wait to be thirsty.
Avoid very sweet drinks and alcohol – they can make you lose more fluid.
Stay away from cold drinks as this can cause stomach cramps.
You should also stay away from hot, heavy meals – they can add heat to your body.
Limit time outdoors
Reduce stress during heat waves and rest often and in shady areas.
Try to limit your time outdoors when it's cooler, like early in the morning and in the evening.
Check the car
Never leave children in a parked car – even if the windows are cracked.
Monitor high-risk individuals
No matter who may be suffering from a heat-related illness at any time, but these people are at greater risk:
– Babies and Small Children
– Overweight People
– Persons 65 Years and Over
– Persons Excited at Work or Exercise
– Persons with Heart Disease or hypertension and those who take certain medications, including for depression, insomnia or poor circulation.
Monitoring signs of illness
Symptoms of heat stroke include:
– Body temperature of 103 degrees or more
– Hot, red, dry or wet skin
– Pulse fast and strong
– Headaches
– Dizziness
– Nausea
– Confusion
– Death
The symptoms of heat exhaustion include:
– Abundant perspiration
– Cold skin, pale and moist
– Fast and weak pulse
– Nausea or vomiting
– Muscle cramps
– Feeling tired or weak
– Mour of head
– Sind sleep
Do not forget your fur my friends! Here are some tips from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) to keep your animals safe in the heat:
Ramin Talaie / Getty Images, FILE – Provide enough fresh water to not dehydrate them.
– Do not do physical exercises on your pets.
– Never leave pets alone
– Watch for overheating symptoms, including: excessive gasping, difficulty breathing, increased heart and respiratory rate, and drooling
– Animals with flat faces, like pugs, can not pant as well, so they are more at risk of heat stroke. These pets, as well as older and overweight pets, should be kept indoors as much as possible in the air conditioning.
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