When temperatures begin to climb, so does the risk of suffering a heat emergency.
According to Dr. Tom Waters, an emergency department physician at Cleveland Clinic, knowing the warning signs of heat illness is key to preventing a dangerous situation.
Waters said a heat-related illness can vary from mild dehydration to heat cramps, to heat exhaustion or all the way to full-blown heat stroke, which is a life-threatening emergency.
People who know theyre going to be out in the heat need to make sure they are hydrated both before and during the heat exposure, said Waters.
If someone notices that a loved one is not feeling well, especially if they are having trouble thinking, Waters said this could mean they are suffering a heat stroke and its time to take action.