The Post is tracking the potential for dangerous heat using the heat index, which accounts for the combined impact of temperature and humidity. See how high the heat index is expected to reach where you live in the next seven days using our lookup tool:
Heat index forecast, day 3Heat index forecast, day 6Heat illness can set in quickly — in as little as 10 to 15 minutes — when your body overheats and can’t properly cool itself off.
This can lead to muscle cramps or spasms, heavy sweating, weakness or tiredness, abnormal pulse rate, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, headache, confusion, fainting, loss of consciousness or death.Heat stroke, heat cramps, or heat exhaustion possible with prolonged exposure or physical activityHeat cramps or heat exhaustion likely, and heat stroke possible with prolonged exposure or physical activity
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