Excessive Heat Warning

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat advisory in effect for the Twin Cities metropolitan area through 10 p.m. Thursday, July 5. The combination of heat and humidity will create heat indices between100 and 110 degrees. The heat and humidity will increase the risk for heat related illness.

An excessive heat warning means that a prolonged period of dangerously hot temperatures will occur. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a dangerous situation in which heat illnesses are likely.
 

Precautionary/Preparedness Actions:

  • Drink plenty of water. Stay away from alcohol, coffee, teas and caffeinated soda - they can make you lose fluid.
  • Stay in an air-conditioned room. If you do not have air conditioning, try to spend at least 2 hours in an air-conditioned shopping mall, restaurant, library or other building.
  • If you do not have air conditioning: Shut blinds/shades and keep windows opened a little during the day; at night, open windows.
  • Stay out of the sun. If you must go out, avoid the hottest time of the day; use sunscreen and wear a hat to block the sun.
  • Eat small meals more often. Fruits, vegetables and salads are best.
  • Check up on relatives and neighbors.
  • Provide extra water and a cool area for pets.
  • Watch the news for the latest warnings about hot weather.
  • Avoid alcoholic beverages. Alcohol interferes with the body’s ability to regulate body temperature. Dehydration occurs more rapidly when consuming alcohol and will decrease your ability to monitor signs and symptoms!

 

What to Look for to Identify Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke:

Heat Exhaustion

Headache
Blurred Vision
Nausea or upset stomach
Vomiting
Sluggishness or fatigue
Thirst
Extreme sweating
Skin is cool, pale and moist
Slight increase in body temperature

Heat Stroke
Headache
Dizziness
Disorientation, agitation, confusion
Sluggishness or fatigue
Increased body temperature
Loss of consciousness
Rapid heart beat
Skin is hot, red and dry
Hallucinations


How to Intervene:

Heat Exhaustion
Drink cool liquids, loosen tight clothing, relax in recumbent position, get to a cool and shaded environment, elevate legs, transport to medical facility for medical followup.

Heat Stroke
Call 9-1-1 for transport to medical facility immediately; cool water, sponing and fluids by mouth if still alert; reduce body temperature to 102 degrees as rapidly as possible.

 

Public Places with Air Conditioning in Edina:

AMC Southdale 16, 400 Southdale Center
Braemar Arena, 7501 Ikola Way
Edina Library, 5280 Grandview Square
Edinborough Park, 7700 York Ave. S.
Galleria, 3510 Galleria
Southdale Center, 10 Southdale Center

 



 

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