A man sits with his dog and hydrates in the shade in an attempt to beat the heat in Los Angeles on Thursday, July 13, 2023. After a historically wet winter and a cloudy spring, California's summer is in full swing. A heat wave that's been scorching much of the U.S. Southwest is bringing triple digit temperatures and an increased risk of wildfires
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A man sits with his dog and hydrates in the shade in an attempt to beat the heat in Los Angeles on Thursday, July 13, 2023. After a historically wet winter and a cloudy spring, California's summer is in full swing. A heat wave that's been scorching much of the U.S. Southwest is bringing triple digit temperatures and an increased risk of wildfires
Central Pennsylvanians will see temperatures in the 90s and high levels of humidity that will make it feel even hotter.
The stifling heat can not only make people uncomfortable, but it can also be dangerous. Heat-related disorders including heat exhaustion and heat stroke become more common during high-temperature days and require medical attention.
According to National Weather Service Meteorologist Robert Radzanowski, the conditions are even more worrying for the elderly or those with underlying conditions.
As humans age, it gets harder for their bodies to regulate heat, making them more susceptible to heat-related conditions.
The humidity that will come with the heat is also cause for concern.
“It makes it harder for your body to cool off because our bodies cool when sweat evaporates off of our skin, and when it’s really humid, it doesn’t evaporate as well, so our bodies have a hard time cooling down and being able to reduce the stress from all that warm weather,” Radzanowski said.
Summers in Central Pennsylvania are getting hotter over time, as reported by PennLive. The number of 90-degree days in Harrisburg has increased since the 1970s. Between June 1 and Aug. 1, a Harrisburg resident would have expected to see around 14 to 19 days of 90+ degree weather — now that number is over 30.
To stay safe, the National Weather Service gives the following advice:
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