Health Risks During the Heat Wave
Extreme heat can cause heat-related illness in anyone, the Centers for Disease Control warns, but some people are at a higher risk for conditions like heat stroke and heat exhaustion. These include people with heart disease or asthma, pregnant women, seniors over the age of 65, young children and people working outside in the heat. The CDC recommends everyone take active steps to stay cool, including staying in the shade outside or remaining inside with proper air conditioning. Drink plenty of water and limit beverages with high sugar, caffeine or alcohol. People facing extreme heat should also watch for symptoms of heat-related illnesses—heat exhaustion can commonly cause headaches, nausea, dizziness and sweating, while heat stroke can result in confusion, slurred speech, seizures and even loss of consciousness.
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What to Watch For
The extreme heat is expected to move east as the week progresses, hitting the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area by the start of the Independence Day holiday weekend. The heat could break Fourth of July records in the city, and potentially threaten festivities for the country’s 250th anniversary.
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