National Integrated Heat Health Information System

🌡️ Extreme heat is sweeping the U.S.! Our team at the National Weather Service shares a few essential tips to stay safe. Keep cool, hydrated, and check on your neighbors. Visit weather.gov/safety for more details!

Dangerous, prolonged heat is expected across portions of the Central and Southeast U.S. through the end of July. Widespread Major to locally Extreme HeatRisk is expected, especially over the Mid-Mississippi, Lower Ohio Valleys, and the Mid South. During hot and humid weather,…

It's the height of summer, so it being hot in the southern U.S. is no surprise. BUT, when triple digits during the day barely drop to 80 overnight, it becomes extremely dangerous. Extreme and record heat is likely throughout the South through next week with extreme impacts…

Over 90 million people are under heat alerts currently (Extreme Heat Warnings, Watches, and Heat Advisories). The heat is expected to persist the longest over the Mid-MS Valley and Mid-South regions this week. Here are the latest Key Messages.

Did you know? People who work outdoors are more likely to become dehydrated and get heat-related illness. 🥤Drink plenty of water. 🆒Take breaks to cool off. 🤒Seek medical care if you have symptoms of heat-related illness. More tips: bit.ly/4eWaI5k

Heat is forecast to build and spread across parts of the central U.S. and Southeast from this weekend into next week. Below are the WPC/CPC Key Messages highlighting the upcoming heat wave.

Did you know? Temperatures inside a car can rise almost 20°F in only 10 minutes, even with a window cracked open. NEVER leave children or pets in a parked car. Children left alone in parked cars are at greatest risk for heat stroke. bit.ly/43QfcHk

🌡Heat Advisories and Warnings are in affect across southern and eastern portions of the country today. Slow down. Reduce, eliminate or reschedule strenuous activities until the coolest time of the day. Those particularly vulnerable to heat such as children, infants, older…

Increasing heat threat across much of the eastern U.S. through at least mid-week go.usa.gov/cu3Wx

More than 30 million Americans are under heat alerts today on the West and East coasts. Learn how to recognize and treat heat stroke and heat exhaustion so you can stay safe as temperatures rise. Visit heat.gov for more heat safety information #HeatSafety

🥵Practice heat safety as we head into the weekend! Stay safe by drinking water, wearing light-colored clothing, and applying sunscreen. It is important to take frequent breaks in the shade or in air conditioned spaces. For more #HeatSafety tips visit heat.gov

Stay cool this summer! If you’re not used to working or exercising when it's hot, start slowly and pick up the pace gradually. Rest often in shady areas so your body has a chance to recover. Discover more heat safety tips: bit.ly/40THZpt

Sadly, 15 kids have died after they were left or forgotten in hot cars so far this year following a recent surge in these types of tragedies. Parents, we have many helpful resources: NHTSA.gov/Heatstroke

The majority of child hot car deaths happen in July — and they can happen to anyone. Don't let this tragedy happen to you! Once You Park. Stop. 🛑 Look. 👁️ Lock. 🔐

Since June began, 5 kids have died in hot cars — and the month isn't over yet. 💔 Preventing child hot car deaths is an urgent issue! Help us share this important information: NHTSA.gov/Heatstroke

Extreme heat is worsening around the world and the stakes for heat safety are higher now than ever. Heat-related incidents at outdoor events are forcing the private and public sectors to confront the growing challenge of heat governance. Learn more: climate.gov/news-features/…

Over the past 3 days of this eastern U.S. heat wave, hundreds of record highs have been broken from the Plains to the East Coast. Many more are possible today, before a cold front, and showers and storms start to back down the extreme heat. weather.gov/heat

Though the heat won't entirely subside by the weekend, large portions of the eastern U.S. will see conditions improve over the next few days. Check the forecast before heading out at weather.gov, and if you're planning on working or playing outside in hot conditions:…

Hot nights can be just as dangerous as hot days. When the heat doesn’t let up after sunset, your body struggles to cool down, raising the risk of heat illness. Stay cool and stay safe, even after dark. Visit heat.gov for tips to stay safe in the heat🥵#HeatSafety

Extremely dangerous heat will persist from the Midwest to the East Coast as numerous daily record highs and very warm overnight lows are expected through Wednesday. Extreme Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories have been issued. During hot and humid weather, your body's ability to…