Excessive heat in Morgan County in coming days. Here's some tips to stay safe.

Lance Gideon, The Reporter Times
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MORGAN COUNTY — While the temperatures in Indiana have been relatively mild this year, that is expected to change in the coming days as the thermometer is expected to reach near, or even surpass, 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

According to the National Weather Service on Friday afternoon, the heat is expected to begin Monday, June 13, with a high temperature near 92 degrees Fahrenheit in the Martinsville area.

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As of Monday morning, NWS has declared a heat advisory for Morgan County from noon to 9 p.m. Monday.

Tuesday's high temperature is forecast to be near 96 degrees and Wednesday is showing a high temperature of 95 degrees.

The National Weather Service, as of Monday morning, has declared heat advisory for Morgan County beginning at 11 a.m. Tuesday and ending at 9 p.m. Wednesday.

On Thursday, the NWS predicts a high temperature of 90 degrees.

With the humidity, heat indices could reach into the triple digits.

Because of the heat, Morgan County's only shelter for families facing homelessness will open its doors to help keep local folks cool.

WellSpring, 301 W. Harrison St., Martinsville, will serve as a cooling station from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. beginning Monday, June 13, through Friday, June 17.

"In additional to cold water and snacks being served, there will be opportunities to see a success coach and access the internet," WellSpring said in a Friday-morning press release.

How to stay safe

According to Ready.gov, there are several ways for people to stay safe during periods of high heat.

These tips include:

  • Don't leave people or pets in a closed car.

  • Go to a cooling center if your home does not have air conditioning.

  • Take a cool bath or shower.

  • Wear loose, lightweight and lightly colored clothing.

  • Don't use your oven as often as you normally would.

  • Drink fluids to remain hydrated.

  • Avoid high-energy activities and outdoor work during the middle parts of the day.

  • Check on family, friends and neighbors — especially senior citizens.

  • Make sure outdoor pets have plenty of cool water and access to shade.

  • Know the signs for heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat strokes and keep an eye out for those symptoms.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are a number of signs someone is stricken with a heat-related ailment.

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These illnesses include the least extreme of a heat rash to the most serious of a heat stroke.

Here is what to look for for the different illnesses, according to the CDC.

Heat Stroke

  • High body temperature of 103 degrees Fahrenheit or higher

  • Skin that is red, hot or dry

  • A pulse that is both fast and strong

  • Headache

  • Dizziness

  • Nausea

  • Confusion

  • Passing out

Those experiencing a heat stroke should immediately seek medical attention and call 911.

It is suggested to move the individual experiencing a heat stroke to a cool place and help lower their temperature with cool cloths or a cool bath.

The person experiencing a heat stroke should not be given anything to drink.

Heat Exhaustion

  • Heavy sweating

  • Cold, pale and clammy skin

  • Fast and weak pulse

  • Nausea or vomiting

  • Muscle cramps

  • Tiredness or weakness

  • Dizziness

  • Headache

  • Fainting

Someone experiencing heat exhaustion should be moved to a cool place and clothes should be loosened.

Sips of water are suggested, as is placing cool, wet cloths on your body or taking a cool bath.

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If someone is throwing up, symptoms last longer than an hour or get worse they should seek medical attention.

Heat cramps

  • Heavy sweating during intense exercise

  • Muscle pain or spasms

Those suffering heat cramps should stop physical activity and move to a cool place.

Drink water or a sports drink.

If someone experiences cramps for more than an hour, have a low-sodium diet or have heart problems they should seek medical attention.

Sunburn

  • Painful, red and warm skin

  • Blisters on skin

Keep out of the sun until the sunburn heals.

Place cool cloths on area with sunburn or take a cool bath.

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Apply moisturizing lotion on area with sunburn.

Don't break the blisters.

Heat Rash

  • Red clusters of small blisters that look like pimples

Those experiencing a heat rash are suggested to stay in a cool and dry place, keep the rash dry and use products like baby powder on the rash.

Contact Reporter-Times editor Lance Gideon at lgideon@reporter-times.com or 765-342-1543. Follow him on Twitter: @LanceOGideon.

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