Memphis weather: First heat wave of the year to bring temperatures to near 100 this weekend
Highs will be in the mid to upper 90s for Friday and the weekend with a heat index over 100. Get the latest forecast from ABC24 here. The first heat wave of the summer is set to hit Memphis, with high temperatures expected to reach near 100 degrees. The increased humidity will make the temperature feel like over 100 degrees at times. Child and pet safety is a concern due to the heat, especially for children or pets in a hot car. Double-checking the backseat when leaving your car is a crucial precaution. Wear lightweight and loose clothing when possible to reduce risk during outdoor work, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, which are more severe than heat exhaustion. If someone experiences a heat stroke it requires immediate response.
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Highs will be in the mid 90s this weekend with a heat index value over 100 due to increased humidity.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The first heat wave of the summer has set its sights on Memphis. High temperatures will be in the mid to upper 90s by Friday and into the weekend, and increased humidity will make the temperature feel like over 100 degrees at times.
Child and pet safety is another concern with hot weather. Don't leave a child or a pet in a hot car where they can quickly become overheated risking serious injury or death.
As a reminder, always double check the backseat every time when leaving your car. Consider placing a stuffed animal or toy up front as a reminder, or put your purse or other item you would pick up in the backseat with your child.
Don't forget about your pets! Bring them inside to cool down and make sure they have plenty of water. When walking your pets, remember that the pavement can be hot enough to burn their paws. Walk your pets early in the morning or late in the day, and keep them in the grass and off the pavement.
Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency!
Some symptoms of heat exhaustion include dizziness, excessive sweating, pale/clammy skin, vomiting, rapid or weak pulse, and muscle cramps. If you experience any of these symptoms, make sure you get to a cooler place with air conditioning, drink water if you’re conscious, and take cold showers.
Heat stoke is more serious than heat exhaustion, mainly because having a stroke caused by heat likely prevents you from nursing or caring for yourself. A heat stroke requires an immediate response.
Symptoms of a heat stroke include headaches or confusion, inability to sweat, body temperature above 103, vomiting, rapid or strong pulse, and loss of consciousness. If someone experiences a heat stroke, start by calling 911. Then move to a cooler place, cool yourself using cloths, and don’t drink any fluids as you wait for help to come.