MORNING NEWSBREAK | It’s going to feel like 110 degrees in today’s outside blast furnace of heat, according to weather forecasts — and it’s not going to get much better soon. Showers towards the end of the week may cool things off a bit, but the Lowcountry’s annual July weather oven is on display unabashedly.
So residents and visitors are warned to be careful as oppressive heat advisories are now the norm.
Heat indices regularly exceeded 100 degrees toward the tail-end of June and throughout early July, causing an increase in heat-related illnesses at some area hospitals, according to Trident Hospital emergency room manager Brittany Globeck. She told WCBD TV that while heat-related illnesses are typical for a Charleston summer, the hospital has seen a sharp increase in cases.
Meanwhile at Roper St. Francis, more than 800 people this year have been treated for heat exhaustion, a lot of whom work outside, according to one emergency room doctor. Medical officials recommend that you pay attention to these symptoms for heat exhaustion:
- Lightheadedness
- Cramping
- Excessive sweating
- Dizziness
To beat the heat and avoid heat exhaustion, officials suggest several things to consider to keep cool, such as staying hydrated by drinking plenty of water or eating fruits with water, and avoiding strenuous exercise.
If you don’t have air-conditioning, you can stay more comfortable by spritzing your skin periodically with a mist of cool water. You can block out windows that get lots of sun to keep heat out. At night, open windows and run fans. And try not to use your stove or oven.
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