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"If it's hot outside for you, it's most likely even hotter for your pet," one expert tells NPR. Here's how to protect your pet outdoors, keep them engaged inside and respond to signs of heat stroke.
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The higher heat index numbers should extend into the weekend, with an increasing chance of rain possible that could give parts of the state a break by early next week.
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You can still enjoy the outdoors this summer despite the scorching weather, if you're smart about it. Here's what to watch out for and how to stay safe.
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With Earth breaking average heat records, cities are sure to be giving a fresh look at their readiness plans for temperatures that can kill.
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Central Florida hospitals are seeing patients with heat-related illnesses as the temperatures get hotter, with one hospital receiving more patients from outside Florida.
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As temperatures soar, officials are urging residents to stay indoors. But for those without housing, that can be a challenge.
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Qualifying households can get help with AC repairs, utility bills and other heating or cooling needs through the Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program for the Elderly.
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Midweek temperatures were forecast to surpass 100 degrees in much of the Southeast and high humidity was expected to push heat index values above 115 degrees in some areas.
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Efforts to establish protections for outdoor workers in Florida against the impacts of extreme heat have failed at the federal, state and local levels.
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A new study from researchers with the University of Miami, FIU and others found that many parts of the county could get an average of 6 degrees hotter than the official reading.