Mother Nature plans on ending August in Chatham-Kent with a hot, damp week.
Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for our area. It begins today and last through Tuesday. However, daytime highs could remain in the low 30s until the weekend.
A heat warning is issued when the day time highs top 30C and the overnight lows are expected to be above 20C.
Factor in humidex values and our daytime highs will creep top the 40C mark.
CK Public Health officials warn that in high temperatures and humidity, your body may not be able to cool properly which can lead to heat exhaustion or even heat stroke.
People are encouraged to drink plenty of liquids if they will be out in the heat for extended periods of time, seek shade whenever possible, and retreat to air-conditioned areas if you feel any symptoms of heat-related illness coming on. They include breathing, dizziness or fainting, vomiting, rapid heartbeat, extreme thirst and decreased urination with unusually dark yellow urine.
If you have these symptoms, contact your health care provider, a friend or a family member.
Heat stroke is considered a medical emergency. Call 911 immediately if you are caring for someone who has a high body temperature, is unconscious, confused or has stopped sweating.
