A Facebook post warned residents that an elevated to significant threat for dangerous heat will continue today and Wednesday, increasing the risk of heat-related illness for people spending extended time outdoors.
The post said heat exhaustion will be likely with prolonged outdoor activity and urged people to exercise caution, take plenty of breaks and stay hydrated. It advised ensuring relatives and neighbors have a cool place to stay and warned against leaving young children and pets in unattended vehicles, noting vehicle interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Health officials and weather services typically stress that heat-related conditions can escalate quickly from heat exhaustion to heat stroke, a potentially life-threatening illness. Older adults, young children, people with chronic medical conditions and outdoor workers face heightened risk and should take extra precautions.
Residents should follow local advisories, limit strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest hours and seek cool or air-conditioned locations if possible. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
