RI Weather: Heat Advisory Extended, Dangerous Heat In Forecast

Another day of sweltering weather prompted an extended heat advisory for all of Rhode Island. Temperatures are expected to top out around 90 degrees, with feel-like temperatures in the mid-90s away from the shore.

High heat and humidity returned Monday and stuck around, prompting the heat advisory to be extended to 8 p.m. Wednesday.

Certain people are more vulnerable in extreme heat, including the elderly, young children, outdoors workers and those with chronic health conditions. The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency reminded Rhode Islanders to check on their friends and neighbors in these categories, and to take precautions against heat-related illness.

Especially at the height of the day, limit time outdoors and stay hydrated. Wear loose-fitting clothing and stay in air-conditioned areas as much as possible.

Symptoms of heat exhaustion include heavy sweating, weakness, cold, pale or clammy skin, a fast or weak pulse, nausea or vomiting and fainting. Anyone experiencing these symptoms should be moved to a cooler location, lie down, loosen clothing, sip water and apply cool, damp cloths to lower the body temperature. If symptoms worsen, persist or vomiting begins, seek medical attention.
Heat stroke can present with high body temperature above 103 degrees with red, hot, dry or moist skin, rapid and strong pulse, confusion and loss of consciousness. To treat, move the person to a cooler location, apply cool cloths or place in a cool bath to lower body temperature. Call 911 immediately.

Symptoms of heat exhaustion include heavy sweating, weakness, cold, pale or clammy skin, a fast or weak pulse, nausea or vomiting and fainting. Anyone experiencing these symptoms should be moved to a cooler location, lie down, loosen clothing, sip water and apply cool, damp cloths to lower the body temperature. If symptoms worsen, persist or vomiting begins, seek medical attention.

Heat stroke can present with high body temperature above 103 degrees with red, hot, dry or moist skin, rapid and strong pulse, confusion and loss of consciousness. To treat, move the person to a cooler location, apply cool cloths or place in a cool bath to lower body temperature. Call 911 immediately.