(Le Mars) — The weather forecast for the coming days in Iowa is calling for both the temperature and the humidity levels to go higher, and health officials caution people to be prepared for the heat. Mary Jo Clark, is the Emergency Room Manager at Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars. She says people may be more susceptible to heat exhaustion and heat stroke, this week,
especially since, our bodies have not yet adjusted to the combination of hot temperatures and high humidity levels.
Clark says in order to beat the heat, and avoid heat exhaustion and heat stroke, you will need to consume a lot of fluids. She says sports drinks are fine, but water is best.
The nursing supervisor says to take frequent breaks and to try to stay out of the direct sunlight during the peak afternoon hours. She says the type of clothing you wear can also help prevent heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
The forecast is calling for temperatures to reach the 90’s, and the heat index to be of triple-digits by the weekend.
