Local nurse educator Beth Tremblay has provided guidance for Hampton Roads residents on dealing with high humidity during heat advisories, explaining how the wet-bulb effect impairs the body’s ability to cool down. The advice includes recognizing symptoms of heat-related illness, ranging from flushing to dizziness and confusion, and outlines immediate actions like moving to a cool area, hydrating, and calling 911 for suspected heatstroke. Residents are urged to stay hydrated, limit strenuous activity during hot periods, and seek cool environments to prevent illness.
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