BOSTON (WHDH) - One of the top emergency room doctors at Massachusetts General Hospital, Dr. Ali Raja, is warning Boston residents struggling through a late August hot stretch that heat stroke can be deadly.
“Once you’re feeling weak or dizzy, or you’ve gotten a headache, get inside and start drinking water.” Raja said. “What I often tell my patients is if you’re starting to feel thirsty, it’s probably a little bit too late.”
Raja said it is important to watch for the signs of heat exhaustion, and the most at risk are young children and the elderly.
A heat advisory has been issued for Northern Berkshire, Southern Berkshire, Barnstable, Dukes, Eastern Franklin, Northern Worcester, Southern Bristol, Southern Plymouth, Southern Worcester, Western Franklin, Western Hampden, Western Hampshire, Eastern Plymouth, Northern Bristol and Western Plymouth counties.
A excessive heat warning is in effect for Central Middlesex County, Eastern Essex, Eastern Hampden, Eastern Hampshire, Eastern Norfolk, Northwest Middlesex County, Southeast Middlesex, Suffolk; Western Essex and Western Norfolk.
The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency made the following recommendations for people to stay safe during the hot weather:
- Never leave children or pets alone in a closed vehicle
- Avoid strenuous activity
- Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing
- Drink plenty of water
- Stay indoors as much as possible
- Apply sunscreen and wear a wide-brimmed hat when outside
- Don’t leave pets outside for extended periods of time
- Check on neighbors
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