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As heat index nears 115, know the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke

It looks like the sizzling temperatures Jacksonville experienced over the weekend were just preheating the oven. The real scorcher starts today — and will continue through Tuesday. The National ...
WTOL

Understanding the difference between a Heat Watch, Heat Advisory and Heat Warning

While they all signal hot and potentially dangerous conditions, each alert type has a specific meaning, and knowing the difference could help you avoid heat-related illness. A heat advisory is issued ...
The Conversation

What’s the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke? One’s a medical emergency

Matthew Barton works for Griffith University and is a Co-Director of Dr Matt & Dr Mike's Medical Education Pty Ltd. Michael Todorovic works for Bond University and is Co-Director or Dr Matt & Dr ...
CBS News

The difference between heat stroke and heat exhaustion, and where find cooling centers in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- When the weather gets warm, it's tempting to get outside to enjoy summerlike temperatures. But with fun in the sun comes risks for heat-related illnesses, which at their most ...
Fast Company

What is ‘wet bulb’ temperature? How heat and humidity combine to dangerous levels

Extreme levels of heat and humidity are forecast to spread across the country over the next two weeks, blanketing the Southwest, Midwest, and East Coast with high temperatures beginning this June 19 ...