Here are some heat safety tips from the National Weather Service:
- Drink plenty of fluids.
- Stay in an air-conditioned room.
- Stay out of the sun.
- Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing.
- Do not leave children or pets unattended in cars.
- Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
So, what is a meteorologist? Why does humidity make us feel so hot? How do we sweat? Those are a few of the questions answered in the videos below. When you finish watching those, how about heading over to our Physical Science section to review heat energy as well as a having a review of weather on our Earth Science page?
Stay safe!