As New Hampshire enters what could be its second heat wave of the month, health officials are warning Granite Staters to take precautions.Medical experts said some people don't take the heat seriously enough and try to go on as normal, which can lead to significant problems.A heat advisory is in effect in the state until 8 p.m. Monday, with temperatures expected to surge into the 90s. With high humidity, the heat index — a measure of how hot it feels — will range from 95-100 degrees for several hours in the afternoon.Health officials said heat exhaustion or heat stroke are possible in such conditions. Christ Stawasz, regional director of American Medical Response, described some of the symptoms of heat stroke."People don't sweat," he said. "They're very hot. They have a racing pulse. You can easily die from heat stroke."He said it's important to pay attention to what your body is telling you."If you're sweating profusely, that's a clear sign that your body is overheating," he said. "You want to take a break then."During the first heat wave this month, a lot of people were still inside because of the pandemic, Stawasz said. Now, more people are out and about."We'll see an increase in heat-related calls of people who are actively outside exercising or working strenuous jobs," he said. "A lot of people think they're Superman, that they're able to get things done if they are out in the sun. That's just not the case."One time-tested way to beat the heat is to head to the water. In Laconia, people have been packing Weirs Beach."Sunday, being the hotter of the two days, a sunnier beach day, we had about 1,200 people," said Amy Lovisek, Laconia's director of recreation and facilities.The beach is expected to remain a popular destination during the heat wave, even as other recreational activities are put on hold."I see them staying away from the track and tennis and basketball," Lovisek said. "That may not happen as much, but I see the beaches really, really packing them in."Officials said staying hydrated during the heat is also important. They said they also want people to give themselves permission to take it easy.
As New Hampshire enters what could be its second heat wave of the month, health officials are warning Granite Staters to take precautions.
Medical experts said some people don't take the heat seriously enough and try to go on as normal, which can lead to significant problems.
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A heat advisory is in effect in the state until 8 p.m. Monday, with temperatures expected to surge into the 90s. With high humidity, the heat index — a measure of how hot it feels — will range from 95-100 degrees for several hours in the afternoon.
Health officials said heat exhaustion or heat stroke are possible in such conditions. Christ Stawasz, regional director of American Medical Response, described some of the symptoms of heat stroke.
"People don't sweat," he said. "They're very hot. They have a racing pulse. You can easily die from heat stroke."
He said it's important to pay attention to what your body is telling you.
"If you're sweating profusely, that's a clear sign that your body is overheating," he said. "You want to take a break then."
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During the first heat wave this month, a lot of people were still inside because of the pandemic, Stawasz said. Now, more people are out and about.
"We'll see an increase in heat-related calls of people who are actively outside exercising or working strenuous jobs," he said. "A lot of people think they're Superman, that they're able to get things done if they are out in the sun. That's just not the case."
One time-tested way to beat the heat is to head to the water. In Laconia, people have been packing Weirs Beach.
"Sunday, being the hotter of the two days, a sunnier beach day, we had about 1,200 people," said Amy Lovisek, Laconia's director of recreation and facilities.
The beach is expected to remain a popular destination during the heat wave, even as other recreational activities are put on hold.
"I see them staying away from the track and tennis and basketball," Lovisek said. "That may not happen as much, but I see the beaches really, really packing them in."
Officials said staying hydrated during the heat is also important. They said they also want people to give themselves permission to take it easy.
June 29, 2021 at 12:37AM
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