Extreme heat is hitting New Hampshire the next two days.The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for much of southern and western New Hampshire, with a heat advisory in effect for most of the rest of the state.In the warning, the National Weather Service called it “dangerously” hot. >> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play << In New Hampshire, we are poised for possibly record-breaking, triple-digit heat.One way to stay cool during this dangerous heat is hitting the beach, but doctors are warning beach-goers of several things to keep an eye out for.People are urged to stay hydrated and have a drink with them at all times. Beach-goers should check in with lifeguards to learn about any rip currents and what the water temperature is like. People visiting beaches should also be aware of different heat illnesses like heat exhaustion, which causes sweating and cramping, and heat stroke. Dr. Marc Grossman, EMS medical director for HCA New England, said people who are out in the heat for a while and not sweating should be concerned.”If people start getting confused, if they’re vomiting, vital signs that would be abnormal, high heart rate, you start to develop a fever… And when that happens, when you have heat stroke, it’s like I said, a real medical emergency. Call 911. People in New Hampshire don’t like calling 911. But call 911 and get to a hospital. Get to treatment very quickly because you need to be cooled down before your brain actually literally starts cooking,” Grossman said.Grossman said the best thing to do on an extremely hot day is stay indoors, where there is air conditioning. For those who cannot do so, find shade, keep cool and again, stay hydrated.COOLING CENTERSFor anyone suffering in the summer heat, the Manchester fire station on Beech Street is running a 24-hour cooling station.Over in Nashua, cooling centers include the public library.The Bedford Safety Complex and public library will serve as cooling stations the first three days this week. The safety complex is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., while the library will be open from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.The Enfield Public Library and the town’s public works building will be open for residents in need of heat relief. The library will be open until 5 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday. The public works building will be open 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.In Lebanon, areas to cool off for Monday and Tuesday include the public library on East Park Street, the Kilton Library on Main Street and the Lebanon Airport Terminal Building on Airpark Road. Senior citizens can cool off at the Upper Valley Senior Center on Campbell Street. For folks in Mont Vernon, fire officials are opening their station at 1 South Main Street from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. In Newport, cooling stations will be open, including Richards Free Library from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Newport Senior Center, meanwhile, will be open until 3 p.m. Up in Plymouth, the Pease Public Library will be open as a cooling station from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. for both Monday and Tuesday. In Swanzey, people can escape the heat at Whitcomb Hall on Main Street from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday. PET SAFETYIt’s important to keep all family members safe in this hot weather, and that includes our four-legged friends. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, owners should have plenty of water and shade available for their pets.They will also want to have the pets avoid hot surfaces like asphalt to keep their paw pads safe. Trimming pets’ hair can also help.NATIONAL IMPACTSThis heat is hitting the country hard, from the Midwest to the East Coast.As the temperatures increase, people will be cranking their air conditioners, and as a result, the heat is also expected to put serious stress on a large chunk of the nation’s power grid.The national demand for electricity is expected to hit the highest level in 14 years.Sweltering temperatures even forced delays in Major League Baseball in recent days. In St. Louis, Reds star Elly De La Cruz was seen vomiting on the field. Then, over in Chicago, Mariners pitcher Trent Thornton and an umpire had to be treated for heat-related illnesses.>> Subscribe to WMUR’s YouTube channel << Be weather-aware! Download the WMUR app for Apple or Android devices and turn on push notifications. You can choose to receive weather alerts for your geolocation and/or up to three ZIP codes. In addition, you can receive word when precipitation is coming to your area.Get storm coverage through the free Very Local app on your smart TV.Follow the Storm Watch 9 team on social media:Mike Haddad: Facebook | XKevin Skarupa: Facebook | XHayley LaPoint: Facebook | XJacqueline Thomas: Facebook | XMatt Hoenig: Facebook | X
Extreme heat is hitting New Hampshire the next two days.
The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for much of southern and western New Hampshire, with a heat advisory in effect for most of the rest of the state.
In the warning, the National Weather Service called it “dangerously” hot.
>> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play <<
In New Hampshire, we are poised for possibly record-breaking, triple-digit heat.
One way to stay cool during this dangerous heat is hitting the beach, but doctors are warning beach-goers of several things to keep an eye out for.
People are urged to stay hydrated and have a drink with them at all times.
Beach-goers should check in with lifeguards to learn about any rip currents and what the water temperature is like.
People visiting beaches should also be aware of different heat illnesses like heat exhaustion, which causes sweating and cramping, and heat stroke. Dr. Marc Grossman, EMS medical director for HCA New England, said people who are out in the heat for a while and not sweating should be concerned.
“If people start getting confused, if they’re vomiting, vital signs that would be abnormal, high heart rate, you start to develop a fever… And when that happens, when you have heat stroke, it’s like I said, a real medical emergency. Call 911. People in New Hampshire don’t like calling 911. But call 911 and get to a hospital. Get to treatment very quickly because you need to be cooled down before your brain actually literally starts cooking,” Grossman said.
Grossman said the best thing to do on an extremely hot day is stay indoors, where there is air conditioning. For those who cannot do so, find shade, keep cool and again, stay hydrated.
COOLING CENTERS
For anyone suffering in the summer heat, the Manchester fire station on Beech Street is running a 24-hour cooling station.
Over in Nashua, cooling centers include the public library.
The Bedford Safety Complex and public library will serve as cooling stations the first three days this week. The safety complex is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., while the library will be open from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The Enfield Public Library and the town’s public works building will be open for residents in need of heat relief. The library will be open until 5 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday. The public works building will be open 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
In Lebanon, areas to cool off for Monday and Tuesday include the public library on East Park Street, the Kilton Library on Main Street and the Lebanon Airport Terminal Building on Airpark Road. Senior citizens can cool off at the Upper Valley Senior Center on Campbell Street.
For folks in Mont Vernon, fire officials are opening their station at 1 South Main Street from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
In Newport, cooling stations will be open, including Richards Free Library from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Newport Senior Center, meanwhile, will be open until 3 p.m.
Up in Plymouth, the Pease Public Library will be open as a cooling station from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. for both Monday and Tuesday.
In Swanzey, people can escape the heat at Whitcomb Hall on Main Street from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday.
PET SAFETY
It’s important to keep all family members safe in this hot weather, and that includes our four-legged friends.
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, owners should have plenty of water and shade available for their pets.
They will also want to have the pets avoid hot surfaces like asphalt to keep their paw pads safe.
Trimming pets’ hair can also help.
NATIONAL IMPACTS
This heat is hitting the country hard, from the Midwest to the East Coast.
As the temperatures increase, people will be cranking their air conditioners, and as a result, the heat is also expected to put serious stress on a large chunk of the nation’s power grid.
The national demand for electricity is expected to hit the highest level in 14 years.
Sweltering temperatures even forced delays in Major League Baseball in recent days. In St. Louis, Reds star Elly De La Cruz was seen vomiting on the field. Then, over in Chicago, Mariners pitcher Trent Thornton and an umpire had to be treated for heat-related illnesses.
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Be weather-aware! Download the WMUR app for Apple or Android devices and turn on push notifications. You can choose to receive weather alerts for your geolocation and/or up to three ZIP codes. In addition, you can receive word when precipitation is coming to your area.
Get storm coverage through the free Very Local app on your smart TV.
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