Dangerous heat, humidity continues with record high temperature forecast for Metro Detroit
Read full article: Dangerous heat, humidity continues with record high temperature forecast for Metro DetroitThunderstorm chances return to the forecast by Tuesday, some storms could be strong to severe through mid-week
4Warn Weather Alert: Extreme Heat Warning in effect for Metro Detroit through Tuesday
Read full article: 4Warn Weather Alert: Extreme Heat Warning in effect for Metro Detroit through TuesdayHigh temperatures will soar into the upper 90s, and heat index values will head above 100° for the entire region...
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Heat-related illnesses: Here are symptoms to watch for, what to do next
Read full article: Heat-related illnesses: Here are symptoms to watch for, what to do nextHowever, infants and toddlers, people who are 65 or older, anyone who is overweight and people on certain medications can be at the highest risk for heat-related illnesses, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Precention (CDC). Those illnesses can include heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, sunburn and heat rash. According to the CDC, people suffer heat-related illness when the bodys temperature control system is overloaded. In such cases, a persons body temperature rises rapidly. When the humidity is high, sweat will not evaporate as quickly, preventing the body from releasing heat quickly.