Residents are being asked to limit activity outdoors today through Saturday due to excessive heat.
Continue readingNational Weather Service Issues Heat Advisory
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory today from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. CT.
Continue readingStay Safe During Warm Weather
High temperatures are predicted for the next several days, and that means an increase in the risk for heat-related illnesses. Continue reading
Stay Safe from Heat Stroke This Summer
As the weather heats up, it’s important to keep yourself safe from sun exposure and excessive heat. Heat stroke and heat exhaustion are major risks in the summer months, according to officials from LaPorte Hospital. Continue reading
High Temperature Tips
After an exceptionally stormy summer so far, Indiana will receive a blast of hot summer air this weekend. The National Weather Service predicts temperatures will reach at least 90 degrees across most of the state. Combined with high humidity, the heat index in some areas will reach more than 100 degrees. Prolonged exposure to these conditions can lead to heat illnesses like heat exhaustion and heat stroke. You should take all precautionary measures prior to feeling the effects of the heat in order to avoid developing either condition. Continue reading
Temperatures Exceed 100 Degrees; Beware Heat Stroke
With temperatures breaking the three-digit mark, former Starke County Health Officer Dr. Walter Fritz says residents need to be aware of the risk of heat stroke. Fritz says the longer the weather stays this hot, the more likely it is for someone to suffer from heat stroke.
“It looks like we’re in for a long haul with this, and the longer and the more severe the weather goes on like this, the more likely the possibility of heat stroke is to come up,” Fritz explained. “This is a medical condition that we all have to keep in the back of our minds and hopefully use good common sense to prevent.”
US HealthWorks Offers Tips To Avoid Heat Exhaustion
Summer’s officially here, but temperatures continue to climb. Sofia Gutierrez with US HealthWorks says whether you are participating in a vigorous activity like running, biking, or tennis, or you’re just out for a walk or some yard work, it’s very important to stay hydrated and avoid heat exhaustion.
Gutierrez says the key to staying hydrated is to drink water regularly throughout any activity, but if you’ll be doing physical activity for more than an hour, a sports drink with electrolytes and carbohydrates may be necessary. She says drinks to avoid include alcohol, energy drinks, soft drinks, and fruit juices that are high in sugar.
US HealthWorks encourages anyone outside in the heat to carry a water bottle, especially when traveling or exercising. Strenuous activity is best performed early in the morning or in the evening when it’s cooler, and it’s best to wear light-colored, absorbent, loose-fitting clothes.
