The temperature is rising for the rest of the week and beyond. Highs are expected to be in the mid to upper 80’s. As we have not had days this hot in a long time, these conditions are potentially dangerous and it is important that county residents know the warning signs and symptoms of heat illness and the appropriate responses.
Below is an info-graphic from our friends at the National Weather Service. An accessible version can be found HERE: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/heat/heat-illness.shtml
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