Emergency crews are also increasing readiness for the busy holiday weekend by deploying specialized cooling chairs and misting fans designed to rapidly cool people suffering from heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
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Doctors and lifeguards are urging people across Delmarva to use sunscreen, stay hydrated and watch for signs of heat illness as dangerous heat and humidity arrive Thursday and Friday.
CoastTV Meteorologists are tracking the first heat wave of the official summer season. Our meteorologists say we are near record setting heat. A doctor tells CoastTV a heat stroke is a true medical emergency.
A Heat Watch has been issued for Delmarva, with temperatures expected to soar on Saturday and early Sunday, prompting safety precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses.
A Heat Advisory has been issued for Delmarva with warm and muggy conditions expected tonight, followed by hot temperatures on Saturday and potential showers and thunderstorms.
Delmarva is experiencing some of its hottest temperatures of the summer this week with highs reaching 90 degrees.
Milton, Del.- With the season of summer comes the threat of seasonal heat waves.
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. - As days of dangerous heat is expected to begin across Delmarva, extreme heat means taking extra precautions on the beach, boardwalk or boat. The risk of heat illness is quite common in the summer. There are several kinds of heat ill