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Heat Advisory: Dangerously Hot Conditions Grip Region - Here's When We'll See Some Relief
Steamy, unhealthy, dangerously hot conditions will linger for the next few days with a Heat Advisory in effect for the region.
The advisory, issued by the National Weather Service, is from noon Sunday, July 19 until 8 p.m. Monday, July 20.
Heat indices will climb to the upper 90s throughout the region on Sunday, with parts of interior Connecticut reaching 100. (See first image above.)
On Monday, heat indices will reach 100 for most of the region. (See second image above.)
Sunday will be sunny and Monday will be partly sunny.
"Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, …
With Temperatures Rising, Here's How To Beat Heat Stroke
According to Dr. Steven Beenstock, family medicine physician at Bon Secours Medical Group, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), when the heat index rises above 90°F, so does the risk for heatstroke.
Heatstroke is the medical emergency that occurs when your core temperature rises above 104°F due to exposure to elevated temperatures. “Someone suffering from heatstroke will feel hot, with red, dry skin and shallow breathing," said Beenstock. "There will be neurologic symptoms, such as headache, dizziness, muscle weakness and nausea.”
If you suspect …
