For the third consecutive day, a heat advisory has been issued for Volusia and Flagler counties on Sunday, July 20, according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne.
The advisory for Volusia County is in place from noon to 6 p.m., with”feels like” temperatures expected to reach 108-110 degrees.
The National Weather Service in Jacksonville says the advisory in Flagler County will be from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The main culprits for the area heat wave continue to be increased temperatures, high humidity and lack of rain, according to forecasters with the NWS.
Will this heat ever break?
Forecasters with the NWS says rain chances will begin to increase early this week, with a 50% chance of thunderstorms on Monday, July 21 and 70% chance on Tuesday, July 22 through Wednesday, July 23.
Still, forecasters say Monday’s heat index will again top triple digits.
Beat the heat with these precautions
To avoid heat exhaustion or the more serious heat stroke, the NWS offers these tips:
Know the signs of heat exhaustion
Officials say avoid outdoor activity if possible during a heat advisory. And watch for the symptoms of heat exhaustion:
If you or someone exhibits these symptoms, move to an air-conditioned area, loosen clothing and sip cool water.
Know the signs of heat stroke
Heat exhaustion can lead to far more serious heat stroke, which can result in death or permanent disability if emergency treatment is not sought. Look for these signs:
Immediately call 911 if these symptoms are exhibited. Move the person to an air-conditioned area, loosen clothing and remove extra layers and cool the victim with water or ice.
What is a heat advisory?
Heat advisories are issued when the heat index passes the 105 degree mark, according to the NWS.
“The heat index . . . is what the temperature feels like to the human body when relative humidity is combined with the air temperature,” according to the agency’s website.
This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Hot weekend continues with another heat advisory issued for Daytona, Volusia, Flagler
Reporting by David Wersinger, Daytona Beach News-Journal / The Daytona Beach News-Journal
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