Keep in mind a heat alert will be announced by the National Weather Service when the afternoon heat index has been at least 105 degrees for two days and when weather forecasts call for continued high stress conditions for at least 48 hours over a large portion of the state. If you do not have air conditioning during the day, fans should be placed near windows and pointed outward to move hot air outside. At night, when the air cools, turn the fan into the room to move the cooler air inside. During the summer, the elderly, handicapped, and children are at greatest risk from a heat wave. Ration your summer sun worshiping to 5-10 minutes the first day, then gradually add time.
Sunburns are painful.
For a mild sunburn, apply a sunburn remedy or cold cream. Signs of Heat Cramps and Exhaustion Strenuous activity in the heat often results in painful muscle spasms in fingers, arms, legs or stomach. Signs of heat cramps also include dilated pupils, cold and clammy skin, or perhaps heavy sweating. In the case of heat cramps, apply firm pressure on the cramping muscles with a warm, wet towel. Drink plenty of liquids.