CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory that is in effect through 8 p.m. Sunday.
Heat index values are expected to reach 105 degrees by the afternoon.
Overnight low temperatures will provide little relief from the heat.
There is also a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms Sunday evening.
These heat index values can make outdoor activities dangerous without the right precautions. If you must spend time outside, try to stay cool by drinking plenty of water and taking frequent breaks to prevent heat stroke or heat exhaustion.
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The symptoms for heat exhaustion and heat stroke are similar and may include dizziness, light-headedness, headache and fatigue. Heat stroke symptoms may include rapid, shallow breathing and rapid heart rate, seizures and unconsciousness. If heat stroke is suspected, medical attention should be sought promptly; emergency rooms are prepared to provide the level of care that may be necessary to save a life or prevent long-term organ damage.
The Tennessee Department of Health recommends the following protection measures:
• use a broad spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor, SPF, rating of 30 or higher and applying it as recommended;
• slip on a hat to protect the face, head, ears and neck;
• be aware of time outside from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. when the sun is strongest;
• wear sunglasses that provide 100 percent protection against UVA and UVB rays.