Tips for staying safe during extreme Florida heat, triple-digit heat index temperatures

Palm Beach County is currently sweltering through what is now the eighth heat advisory of the month. A heat advisory is issued in Palm Beach County when heat index temperatures are expected to be 108 degrees or higher for at least two hours.

Recently the heat index in West Palm Beach hit 114 degrees in the early afternoon and remained over 105 degrees for eight hours. According to meteorologists, the recent triple-digit index temperatures can be attributed to a combination of normal seasonal heat and the appearance of Saharan dust.

Read the full story here:Heat advisory issued for Palm Beach County with temperatures expected to feel as high as 112

During these hot days, here are some safety tips for dealing with the extreme heat.

Tips for staying safe during extreme hot weather in Palm Beach County

Tips for keeping safe during excessively hot weather from the American Red Cross:

∎ If you suspect heat injury, call for help.

∎ Children and the elderly are among the most vulnerable.

∎ Try not to work outside in the hottest part of the day; if you must work in the heat, slow down.

∎ When outdoors, take frequent breaks in the shade.

∎ Drink plenty of water.

∎ If you wait until you feel thirsty, you're already getting dehydrated.

∎ Don't drink beverages containing caffeine or alcohol (sodas or beer). They interfere with the body’s temperature-regulating mechanisms.

∎ Sweating is the body’s mechanism for cooling. If you stop sweating, call for help.

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