Americans in 11 states are told to avoid alcohol and caffeine
The National Weather Service predicted "dangerously hot conditions" for some parts of the U.S. and warned the residents in those states not to use caffeine or alcohol as the high heat mixed with the drugs' tendency to speed up dehydration.
Instead, the NWS suggested drinking water or sports drinks with electrolytes. It also recommended using sunscreen and wearing light-colored, loose-fitting clothes.
The 11 states under a heat warning this week were Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Idaho, Utah, Arizona, Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, and Georgia. California, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Arizona were under extreme heat warnings, while the other states were under a heat advisory.
The advisory came as the NWS was predicting triple-digit heat in California, Oregon, and Nevada.
The NWS predicted temperatures between 110 and 115 degrees for the Las Vegas area until 9pm. This is the second time this year that Sin City has hit 110 degrees, with temps previously skyrocketing to the same level on June 15.
Death Valley, which is the hottest place on Earth during the summer, was forecast to see temperatures between 120 and 125 degrees Fahrenheit.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, older adults, young children, and individuals with chronic medical conditions are the most likely to be affected by an extreme-heat-related illness.
Those suffering from a heat-related illness may experience extreme sweating, cramps in their muscles, dizziness, and nausea. According to the CDC, more than 700 people die every year in the U.S due to extreme heat.
Keeping safe during extreme heat doesn't end when the heatwave does, according to the American Red Cross.
The organization recommends that people remember to care for their mental health both during and after extreme heat events, and to continue eating healthy foods and prioritizing sleep, especially if they struggled to sleep during the heat event.
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