NWS warns of heat exhaustion, heat stroke signs ahead of high temperatures this week

The National Weather Service in Wilmington are urging people to watch for signs of heat stroke as temperatures in the Miami Valley will be in the 80s and 90s this week with even higher heat indexes.

If someone is suffering from heat exhaustion, they may be faint or dizzy. They may sweat excessively, have cool, clammy or pale skin and they may be nauseous or vomit. A victim’s pulse may be rapid and weak and they may experience muscle cramps. If someone is experiencing heat exhaustion, they should get to a cooler, air conditioned place, drink cool water if they are fully conscious and take a cool shower or use a cold compress, the NWS said.