Dangerous heat is baking the West and South as the July 4 holiday approaches. Here are tips to stay safe in the heat.
1:50Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua via NewscomOn Monday, temperatures could reach a scorching 111 degrees in Phoenix, 108 in Las Vegas, 112 degrees in Palm Springs and 118 in Death Valley, California.The heat index -- what the temperature feels like with humidity -- is expected to climb Monday to 104 degrees in Dallas, New Orleans and Raleigh, North Carolina; 105 degrees in Jackson, Mississippi, and Naples, Florida; and 102 degrees in Tallahassee and Orlando, Florida.
Doctors recommend taking excessive heat warnings seriously. There are hundreds of deaths each year in the U.S. due to excessive heat, according to CDC WONDER, an online database, and scientists caution that the actual number of heat-related deaths is likely higher.Wear sunscreen Take precautions to prevent sunburn, which can make you dehydrated and affect your ability to cool down.
Use sunscreen that's SPF 15 or higher 30 minutes before going outside. Sunscreens that say "broad spectrum" or "UVA/UVB protection" are best.A man sells bottles of water in sweltering heat on July 1, 2018 in Philadelphia.Avoid very sugary drinks and alcohol, which can cause your body to lose more fluid, and be wary of extra-cold drinks that may cause stomach cramps.Cut down on exercise during heat waves and rest often and in shady areas.Vincent D.
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