Storm chance for Austin to diminish during the week. It'll be hot, into the 100s

Severe thunderstorms with potential hail and damaging wind gusts could develop Saturday evening. And then: Get ready for our summers of 100 degree temperatures for the rest of the week, the National Weather Service reports.The threat of severe thunderstorms should diminishing by Monday morning, replaced with daily dry weather and high temperatures expected to top around 100 degrees for the rest of the week.

Overnight lows for the week are expected to be near the lower 70s on Tuesday and then remain steady near the mid-70s during the evenings, according to the weather service.

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The hot weather is expected to increase the risk of heat illness for those spending extended periods of time outside, and medical experts advise staying inside during the hours from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., when temperatures are highest. You should also stay hydrated, use sunscreen and wear light, breathable clothing.

Here are some signs of heat illnesses to watch for:

Heat cramps: Noticeable sweating; muscle aches; prickly heat rash, especially in areas where clothing meets the skin such as the waistband; and dizziness. Move the person to a cooler area, hydrate, remove excess clothing and put cold compresses (a wet towel or shirt or icepack) on hands, feet, armpits, neck, forehead to cool them down. Call a doctor to get an assessment.

Heat exhaustion: Flushed skin; sweating even more heavily; cold or clammy skin; nausea; not wanting to eat; and a shallow heartbeat. Move the person to a cooler area, hydrate with water or an electrolyte drink, remove excess clothing and use cold compresses or spray them with water to cool them down. Call the doctor to see if you need to go to the emergency room or a doctor's office.

Heat stroke: No sweating; fast heartbeat; confusion; fainting or feeling faint; breathing quickly; confusion or delirium; loss of consciousness; and a high temperature. This is a medical emergency. If you can quickly drive them to the emergency room, great. If not, call an ambulance. While driving or waiting for the ambulance, try to do all the same interventions as for less serious heat illnesses: hydration, cooler area, less clothing and cold compresses.

Previous reporting from American-Statesman reporter Nicole Villalpando contributed to this story.

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