Temperatures in Charlotte are projected to reach record highs this week, meaning there is a higher risk for heat-related illnesses, like heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Monday’s high temperatures in ...

The key difference between heat exhaustion ... overheating more quickly because their bodies are less efficient at regulating temperature. Heat combined with air pollution intensifies health risks for ...

While they all signal hot and potentially dangerous conditions, each alert type has a specific meaning, and knowing the difference could help you avoid heat-related illness. A heat advisory is issued ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 1,220 people in the U.S. are killed by extreme heat every year. The National Weather Service (NWS) says, heat causes ...

Now that we’re in the peak of summer, local weather forecasters often refer to the day’s projected heat index and predicted high temperatures. The heat index may sound like a term only scientists and ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Portland’s rising temperatures are expected to hit 94 degrees on July 4. As a result, the National Weather Service office is warning people to take precautions against ...

As the Pittsburgh area deals with the extreme heat, doctors are warning that there can be serious health consequences. And in some cases, heat-related illnesses can be deadly. Dr. Brent Rau, the ...