If a child is showing symptoms of heat-related illness, they should be brought to a cool place and provided with cool water or a sports drink that contains electrolytes. After consuming fluids, a child can eat salty foods like pretzels or potato chips, according to the AAP.

PANAMA CITY — July 28 got hot in Bay County, with even higher heat indices expected on July 29. As Alert Bay sends out heat advisory notifications, forecasters are urging residents to stay in a cool place during daytime heat, use air conditioning where available, and stay hydrated.

As dangerous highs continue in central North Carolina, and heat index temperatures climb past 110 degrees all weekend, the National Weather Service has extended its extreme

The ongoing heat wave brought sweltering temperatures to the southeast U.S., including the Hilton Head Island area. It’s not over just yet.

A heat advisory will be in effect for all of north Alabama until 9 p.m. Tuesday. The National Weather Service in Huntsville said the heat index could go as high as 109 across north Alabama both this afternoon and Tuesday.

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory from 11 a.m. Tuesday through 8 p.m. Wednesday for much of central Pennsylvania, with heat index values potentially reaching 104 degrees. Temperatures will remain in the 85 to 95 degree range, approximately 10 to 15 degrees above historical averages and approaching daily record levels.