ATLANTA — With temperatures rising into the mid-to-upper 90s and the heat index feeling even higher than that, there are concerns for heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Brian Monahan said the dangerous heat will feel like 100+ degrees in parts of metro Atlanta Friday afternoon.

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“Our cooling system, basically the sweat that we have on hot day eventually evaporates into the air and cools us down, well it doesn’t work as efficiently on a day like today that is why heat stress and heat exhaustion is much more of a concern on a day like today,” Monahan said. “High humidity, less of that sweat evaporates, the body doesn’t cool as efficiently and that risk for heat exhaustion and heat stroke is higher on a day like today.”

Symptoms of heat exhaustion:

Heavy sweating
Weak, rapid pulse
Dizziness
Muscle cramps
Headache
Nausea

Symptoms of heatstroke:

High body temperature of 104 degrees Fahrenheit
Altered mental state or behavior
Nausea and vomiting
Flushed skin
Rapid heart rate
Headache

How to avoid heat exhaustion and heatstroke:

Stay hydrated; drink plenty of water
Wear appropriate lightweight and loose-fitting clothing and hats during extreme heat
Stay indoors in a cool area
Limit outdoor activity and try to schedule outside events when it’s coolest in the morning and evening
Cut down on exercise during the heat
Wear sunscreen because sunburn affects your body’s ability to cool down
Don’t leave children in cars, and keep your pets hydrated

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