The temperature in Lima Thursday hit nearly 80 degrees at noon with a humidity of 62 percent. With these types weather conditions, emergency rooms start seeing more people admitted for heat-related issues.
"We start to see problems around 101 body temperatures to 104," Dr. Cheryl Wayman, a physician's assistant at Lima Memorial, said.
She says there are early signs of overheating people need to look out for, like cramping or feeling exhausted. And those warm temperatures could even lead to a heat stroke.
"They're kind of hallucinating or a little delirious. They've had seizure activity, they become unconscious," Wayman said.
There are basic measures you can take to keep yourself cool in the high temps. She says you need to dress appropriately, limit your amount of activity, and listen to your body.
"If you're thirsty you should be drinking," Wayman said.
For construction workers that have to be out on hot, muggy days, they say one of the best ways to stay cool is to simply stay hydrated.
"It gets very hot. The guys out here yesterday were extremely warm but keeping hydrated is the main key," said Chad Coate, with R.D. Jones Excavating.
Dr. Wayman said water or power drinks with electrolytes are the best, energy drinks on the other hand will only dehydrate your body more, and for people who have to be out in the heat taking breaks is important.
"Anytime you can find some shade, it sure does make it a lot easier," Coate said.
