As Heat Index Nears 115, Know the Difference Between Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke

Heat related illnesses: What to do and how to prepare

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — With higher temperatures, heat illnesses are becoming more common and more dangerous. Whether you’re working outside, exercising, or just spending time in the sun, your body can overheat fast. We talk about the heat all the time, but it’s not just uncomfortable. It can actually be life-threatening. Heat exhaustion or heat stroke: Identifying the symptoms I spoke with a local doctor who sees cases of heat exhaustion a…

As heat index nears 115, know the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke

Knowing the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke could be the key to saving someone’s life. Here’s what you should watch for.

Heat stroke vs. heat exhaustion: Safety tips as dangerous temperatures hit US

Extreme heat is considered the deadliest weather-related hazard in the U.S., according to the Fifth National Climate Assessment. About 2,000 Americans die each year on average from extreme heat, according to the CDC.