Stay safe in the heat and humidity

The forecast for this weekend is showing temperatures in the 90s and up accompanied by high humidity. This page has tips to mitigate heat exposure risk. Additionally, Hennepin County's website has an interactive map of places to cool off in extreme heat.

Stay hydrated

• Drink plenty of water.
• Replace salt and minerals you lose when hot with snacks and sports drinks.

Stay cool

• Take breaks in air conditioning or visit a cooling location.
• Wear lightweight, lightcolored, and loose clothing.
• Avoid or limit exercise during the hottest hours of the day (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.).

Prevent heat illness

• Do not leave children or pets in the car.
• Check on neighbors who are elderly, do not have air conditioning, and/or live alone.
• Act fast if someone has symptoms described below.
• Anyone can develop heat illness. Those at greater risk include people who are older, infants, pregnant, have certain medical conditions, or work outdoors.

Signs of heat exhaustion

• Mild headache and/or lightheadedness
• Cool, pale skin (with heavy sweating)
• Nausea and/or vomiting
• Muscle cramps, fatigue and/or weakness

What to do

• MOVE to a cooler place
• DRINK cool water or sports drinks
• CALL 9-1-1 if symptoms last longer than one hour

Signs of heat stroke

• Throbbing headache, confusion, seizure, irritability and/or altered/loss of consciousness
• Hot skin
• Nausea and/or vomiting
• Core body temperature 104°F or greater

What to do

• CALL 9-1-1 immediately
• MOVE the affected person to shade or a cooler area
• Use cool water or ice packs to COOL them down