It’s going to be very hot in and around Alexandria on Thursday (July 17).
How hot? The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and expects heat index values around 105 degrees.
“Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses,” NWS said in the advisory. “Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.”
Need to get inside? Alexandria has opened multiple cooling centers throughout the city.
The NWS recommends wearing lightweight and loose-fitting clothing, limiting strenuous activity, and taking action when you notice symptoms of heat stroke or heat exhaustion.
According to the Mayo Clinic:
Heatstroke is a condition caused by the body overheating. This usually happens because of exposure to high temperatures or physical activity in high temperatures for too long. There are a few stages of heat injury, and heatstroke is the most serious. It can happen if body temperature rises to 104 F (40 C) or higher. Heatstroke is most common in the summer months.
Heatstroke needs emergency care. If it’s not treated, heatstroke can quickly damage the brain, heart, kidneys and muscles. This damage gets worse the longer treatment is delayed, which increases the risk of serious complications or death.
