As temperatures climb into the triple digits over the next few days, experts are warning residents to take care.
Brutal heat is expected to hit areas of the Southwest over the coming days, with authorities urging residents to take extra care as widespread triple-digit highs and above-average temperatures grip the region.Excessive heat warnings are in place across portions of southwest Arizona and southeast and southern California, the National Weather Service has said, while heat advisories have gone out in Hanford and San Francisco.
'Locals should also wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing where possible and try to limit any strenuous activities to early morning or evening.An advisory post from NWS San Diego recommends avoiding caffeine and drinking extra water to stay hydrated.The heat is expected to last well into Friday evening, with most warnings in place until 8:00 p.m. PDT.Knowing the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke is important over the coming days.
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