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Excessive heat warnings are in place in several states across the U.S. as temperatures are expected to heat up in the coming days, with the National Weather Service (NWS) highlighting the risk of drinking alcohol in the extreme conditions.
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Extremely warm temperatures between 110 to 116 F are expected in Arizona during daylight hours in the coming days, prompting the NWS to alert people of the threats of dehydration and heatstroke, both of which can be exacerbated by alcohol.
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In parts of Arizona, residents are being urged not to drink "dehydrating alcoholic, sugary, or caffeinated drinks" while the excessive heat persists. The warning is currently in place for the cities of Mountain Spring, Blythe, Parker, Brawley, Martinez Lake, Calexico, Alamorio, Coolidge Springs, Midland, Coyote Wells, Ocotillo, Ripley, El Centro, Plaster City, Winona, Ehrenberg, Salton City, and Palo Verde.
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"Dress for the heat—lightweight and light-colored clothing. Eat small meals and eat more often. Monitor those with a higher vulnerability to heat, including small children," the NWS warning advises.
"Check in on family, friends, and neighbors, especially the elderly. If engaging in outdoor activity, take longer and more frequent breaks and avoid the hottest parts of the day. Never leave kids or pets unattended in cars."
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The Arizona warning is in place from Monday morning through to Friday evening, meaning the July 4 holiday on Thursday is expected to be a scorcher for those in the area.
Excessive heat warnings are also in place in Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. In Louisiana and Mississippi, temperatures could reach highs of 118 F.
"From Kansas City to St. Louis, Nashville, Washington D.C., Richmond, and Raleigh, we're expecting rounds of heat and humidity that will be quite intense and prolonged into early and mid-July," AccuWeather chief meteorologist Jon Porter said in an email to Newsweek.
"Overnight low temperatures won't provide much relief in parts of the Southeast, so we're looking at very uncomfortable and sometimes dangerous heat heading into July."
Those in areas where extreme temperatures are expected are advised to watch out for signs of heatstroke and exhaustion, which can be deadly. When heat exhaustion sets in, symptoms can include clammy, pale skin, headaches, dizziness, nausea and overall weakness.
Early signs of heatstroke include being thirsty and having muscle cramps, which can process to vomiting, confusion, throbbing headaches, less of consciousness, high body temperature, a rapid and weak pulse, shallow breathing and seizures.
Heatstroke is considered a medical emergency and the NWS advises calling 911 if symptoms start to show.
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