Excessive Heat Warnings and Heat Advisory extends around NJ as well as much of the Northeast southward to the Southern Mid-Atlantic as upper-level ridging extends from parts of the Southwest eastward to the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic portion of the US according to the National Weather Service. https://youtu.be/gOjFW0lm5aU Forecasters say daytime temperatures in the mid to upper 90s combined with high humidity will result in heat indices as high as 115 for some. As overnight temperatures will provide little relief as temperatures struggle to get below the upper 70s or even low 80s. These are some tips Dr. Leo Pritsiolas recommends: **Stay hydrated.** Sweating is the body’s mechanism for self-cooling, but plenty of water is needed to give it something to work with. Recommendations vary between drinking two to four glasses of water every hour in excessive heat. Do not wait until you are thirsty to hydrate your body. **Pay attention to what you eat and drink.** Diet affects how you can manage your body’s response to high temperatures. Eat less salty food and protein, which produce metabolic heat that causes water loss. Eat more fruits and vegetables and smaller, frequent meals. Alcohol consumption can also increase the effect of heat exhaustion. **Seek out indoor activities, particularly during the hottest part of the day**. The sun’s peak hours are generally 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. **Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing, and take cool showers or baths.** **Learn the signs of heatstroke and heat exhaustion.**
VIDEO: Clara Maass Medical Center Emergency Department Physician Dr. Leo Pritsiolas "Tips on Surviving Heat Wave"
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