US EditionHow to stay safe during heat waves – and the heat stroke warning signs to watch for
- New Jersey is projected to experience its initial heat wave of the season next week, with temperatures soaring into the 90s and heat index readings reaching above 100 degrees.
- The New Jersey Utilities Association collaborated with state officials and local groups to observe Heat Awareness Week by promoting safety measures and encouraging energy conservation amid increasing demand.
- On Sunday, DeKalb County's cooling center on Gresham Road began operating to offer unhoused individuals a safe environment to beat the heat, providing meals, various assistance programs, and shuttle services from local libraries.
- Dr. Cecil Bennett stressed the critical importance of staying well-hydrated to prevent heat-related injuries and cautioned that heat stroke is a severe medical condition that demands immediate attention.
- Experts urge residents to stay hydrated, monitor vulnerable neighbors, reduce energy use during peak heat, and watch for signs of heat exhaustion to prevent illness and system strain.
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How to stay safe during a heat wave
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- As dangerous heat made its way to the Greater Richmond Region on Sunday, just as extreme temperatures rise across the nation, it's important to know how to keep you and your loved ones safe this summer. The prolonged heat wave will persist into the following week, and Our StormTracker8 team says that this heat could potentially last until the Fourth of July. How to prepare for the upcoming heat wave Due to a heat in…
Stay safe and beat the heat
With extreme temperatures forecasted into next week and the incoming heat dome setting up, residents in the Twin Lakes area need to take extra precautions when dealing with the summer heat. Jeff Hood, meteorologist with the National Weather Service (NWS) in Little Rock has some tips on beating the heat. Listen: [audio mp3="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/683/2025/06/22102809/Wireready_06-22-2025-10-28-03_01063_2400…
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