A heat advisory is now in effect for most of north Georgia through 8 p.m. Saturday.
Severe Weather Team 2 Chief Meteorologist Brad Nitz says temperatures will be in the mid 90s with heat index around 106° on Friday and Saturday.
Nitz says a break from the intense heat will come later this holiday weekend with highs down into the upper 80s on Labor Day.
Severe Weather Team 2 is tracking the dangerous heat, LIVE on Channel 2 Action News starting at 4:00 p.m.
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HOW TO STAY COOL IN DANGEROUS HEAT
If you have to be outside in this heat, the CDC says you should find shade when you can and take frequent breaks. You should also consider doing outdoor activities during the coolest parts of the day or evening, if possible.
Make sure to stay hydrated. Wearing loose-fitting, lightweight clothing can also help your body cool off properly. Don’t forget to also check on your pets, family and friends to see if they have what they need to stay safe during the heat.
PET SAFETY
Remember your pets during this extreme heat. They need shade and water. Never leave a pet in a car, even for a few minutes, and remember their paws can burn on hot pavement.
HEAT EXHAUSTION VS HEAT STROKE SYMPTOMS
With the dangerous heat, there is the risk for heat-related illnesses, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Heat exhaustion happens when your body overheats. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says heat exhaustion symptoms include:
- Headache
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Weakness
- Irritability
- Thirst
- Heavy sweating
- Elevated body temperature
The CDC and Mayo Clinic says someone who is experiencing heat exhaustion should stop all activity and rest, move to cooler a place and hydrate.
Heat stroke is the most serious heat-related illness. According to the CDC, heat stroke symptoms include:
- Confusion, altered mental status, slurred speech
- Loss of consciousness (coma)
- Hot, dry skin or profuse sweating
- Seizures
- Very high body temperature
- Fatal if treatment delayed
The CDC and Mayo Clinic says heat stroke needs emergency care and it could lead to serious damage if not treated.
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