{"id":1511864,"date":"2026-06-02T10:33:28","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T15:33:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/?p=1511864"},"modified":"2026-06-02T21:41:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T02:41:16","slug":"how-to-stay-cool-during-extreme-summer-heat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/?p=1511864","title":{"rendered":"Stay cool during extreme summer heat"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"TYLER \u2014 As summer temperatures reach a high in East Texas, it\u2019s important to stay safe and keep yourself protected in extreme heat. Our news partner KETK has put together a guide to staying safe and cool in these hot temperatures. Extreme heat is defined as a period of high heat and humidity with temperatures above 90 degrees for at least two to three days, according to Ready, a U.S. government campaign designed to educate the American people. Children, those older than 65, and people who are sick or overweight, are at a greater risk of heat-related illness. Humidity helps to increase the feeling of heat, experts say.<\/p>\n

UT Health Sports Medicine physician, Dr. Robert French, said to prevent heat cramps, \u201cHydrate in the morning, hydrate during activity, hydrate after activity. Having that pre-hydration part down before you start practice is the more important thing.\u201d Dr. French said. <\/p>\n

KETK’S News Tips for Staying Cool:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated, but stay away from very sugary drinks.
\n \u2022 Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing.
\n \u2022 Avoid high-energy activities or work outdoors during midday heat if possible.
\n \u2022 Wear sunscreen, sunburn affects the body\u2019s ability to cool down and can make you dehydrated.
\n \u2022 Watch for heat-related illnesses.
\n \u2022 Consider pet safety. For pets outside, make sure they have plenty of cool water and access to shade.
\n \u2022 Take cool showers or baths.
\n \u2022 Do not leave children or pets in cars.
\n \u2022 Stay up to date on heat advisories from local weather sources.
\n \u2022 Pace yourself. If you\u2019re not accustomed to working or exercising in a hot environment, start slowly and pick up the pace gradually.
\n \u2022 Cover windows with drapes of shades.
\n \u2022 Use weather strips on doors and windows.
\n \u2022 Use window reflectors to reflect heat back outside.
\n \u2022 Add insulation in your home to keep the heat out.
\n \u2022 Identify cool places to go in the community such as libraries and shopping malls or contact the local health department to find a cooling center near you.<\/p>\n

Heat Stroke:<\/strong><\/p>\n

What to look for:<\/p>\n

\u2022 High body temperature
\n \u2022 Hot, red, dry or damp skin
\n \u2022 Fast, strong pulse
\n \u2022 Headache
\n \u2022 Dizziness
\n \u2022 Nausea
\n \u2022 Confusion
\n \u2022 Losing consciousness<\/p>\n

What to do:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Call 911 right away
\n \u2022 Do not give the person anything to drink
\n \u2022 Move the person to a cooler place
\n \u2022 Help lower the person\u2019s temperature with cool cloths or a cool bath<\/p>\n

Heat Exhaustion<\/strong><\/p>\n

What to look for:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Heavy sweating
\n \u2022 Cold, pale and clammy skin
\n \u2022 Fast, weak pulse
\n \u2022 Nausea or vomiting
\n \u2022 Muscle cramps
\n \u2022 Tiredness or weakness
\n \u2022 Dizziness
\n \u2022 Headache
\n \u2022 Fainting<\/p>\n

What to do:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Move to a cool place
\n \u2022 Loosen clothes
\n \u2022 Put cool, wet cloths on body or take a cool bath
\n \u2022 Sip water
\n \u2022 Get help immediately if you are throwing up, if symptoms get worse or last longer than an hour.
\n \u2022 Heavy sweating during intense exercise
\n \u2022 Muscle pain or spasms<\/p>\n

What to do:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Stop physical activity and move to a cool place
\n \u2022 Drink water or a sports drink
\n \u2022 Wait for cramps to go away before you do any more physical activity<\/p>\n

Get help immediately if cramps last longer than one hour, if you\u2019re on a low-sodium diet or if you have heart problems.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

TYLER \u2014 As summer temperatures reach a high in East Texas, it\u2019s important to stay safe and keep yourself protected in extreme heat. Our news partner KETK has put together a guide to staying safe and cool in these hot temperatures. Extreme heat is defined as a period of high heat and humidity with temperatures … Continue reading Stay cool during extreme summer heat<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8661,"featured_media":1511878,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/wp-content\/media\/2026\/06\/2026-06-02_104740-200x200.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[177],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1511864","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-local-news-archive-archives"],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-06-05 21:14:51","action":"change-status","newStatus":"trash","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/wp-content\/media\/2026\/06\/2026-06-02_104740-200x200.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1511864","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/8661"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1511864"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1511864\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1511877,"href":"https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1511864\/revisions\/1511877"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1511878"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1511864"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1511864"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1511864"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}