HOUSTON – Temperatures are continuing to sizzle students for the start of the school year. The National Weather Service issuing a Heat Advisory for all of SE Texas.
If you walk to school, the morning time is the easy part compared to the evening.
Compare Wednesday morning temperatures at 8 a.m. were 84 with a feels-like temperature of 94. By evening, the air temperature reached 99 with feels-like temperature over 108!
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So here is a reminder on how to keep the kiddos safe on their journey to and from school.
It starts in the closet – loose-fitting shirts and pants. Let them pick out their favorite cap or hat that will shade their face. After finding the perfect outfit, head to the kitchen and grab a water bottle and even an electrolyte drink. Make sure they drink and refill throughout the day to stay hydrated.
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Before heading out to the door, apply sunscreen and map out a walking route that has more trees that will keep you shaded.
It is also important to talk to your children about what heat exhaustion feels like, so they can get help.
Heat Exhaustion symptoms include:
- Headache
- Muscle cramps
- Nausea or vomiting
- Clammy skin
- Weakness
- Dizziness
- Headache.
Feels-like temperatures will remain in the triple digits this week.