National Weather Service issues heat advisory for May 30

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With temperatures forecast to soar as high as 98 degrees, the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for San Benito County and other areas in the Interior Central Coast for May 30.

Also included in the advisory in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. are the Santa Clara Valley and Eastern Hills, the East Bay Hills and Valleys, and the North Bay Interior Mountains and Valleys.

Despite the heat advisory, San Benito County Office of Emergency Services staff told BenitoLink it will not be opening its cooling centers but it does advise residents to be mindful of the heat and keep children and pets indoors when possible.

For more information, call 831-636-4168.

Impacts

Hot conditions can cause heat illnesses. This level of heat affects most individuals sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. Impacts possible in some health systems and in heat-sensitive industries.

Summary

Hydration is a critical piece to surviving the heat. Drink water, and if possible, take water to those who are vulnerable. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to the early morning or evening. Take action when you experience symptoms of heat exhaustion and/or heat stroke. Beat the heat and check the backseat! Do not leave young children or pets in unattended vehicles.Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website states that heat-related illnesses, such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke, happen when the body is not able to properly cool itself. While the body normally cools itself by sweating, during extreme heat, this might not be enough. In these cases, a person’s body temperature rises faster than it can cool itself down. This can cause damage to the brain and other vital organs. Factors that might increase your risk of developing a heat-related illness include:

• High levels of humidity
• Obesity
• Fever
• Dehydration
• Prescription drug use
• Heart disease
• Mental illness
• Poor circulation
• Sunburn
• Alcohol use

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