DOG DAYS OF SUMMER TO STAY, BARK FOR REST OF THE WEEK.Byline: Daily News SANTA CLARITA - The hot August heat that has settled into the Santa Clarita Valley The Santa Clarita Valley is the valley of the Santa Clara River in Southern California. It stretches through Los Angeles County and Ventura County. Its main population center is the city of Santa Clarita. The valley was part of the 48,612-acre (19,672. - hitting 92 degrees in Newhall on Monday afternoon - will be here to stay a while, forecasters said Monday. The dog days of summer are expected to remain through the week, with daytime highs from 95 to possibly 105 for the region, the National Weather Service said. ``It's going to be warm all through Friday,'' said Stuart Seto, an NWS NWS National Weather Service NWS Naval Weapons Station NWS New World Symphony NWS Nuclear Weapon State NWS Not Work Safe NWS National Watercolor Society NWS North Warning System NWS Nose Wheel Steering NWS National Waste Strategy (UK) weather specialist. With high pressure coming in as it is, he said, the heat has few options but to stay right where it is. ``You're not getting any of the marine air coming in, cooling things off in the afternoon,'' Seto said. The heat can be difficult for those ill-prepared for the weather, experts said. Los Angeles County Fire Department Not to be confused with Los Angeles Fire Department. The Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD), serves unincorporated parts of Los Angeles County, as well as 58 cities and towns that choose to have the county provide fire and EMS services, including the City of La inspector Roland Sprewell said heat-related emergencies are common with the elderly and the young - babies and toddlers - so others should keep an eye out for them. Visible signs of heat exhaustion heat exhaustion, condition caused by overexposure to sunlight or another heat source and resulting in dehydration and salt depletion, also known as heat prostration. The symptoms are severe headaches, weakness, dizziness, blurred vision, and sometimes unconsciousness. include cramping cramping see cramp. , profuse pro·fuse adj. 1. Plentiful; copious. 2. Giving or given freely and abundantly; extravagant: were profuse in their compliments. sweating, dizziness and nausea, Sprewell explained. ``When you see these signs, remove clothing, go into a cooler environment, drink fluids - preferably water and Gatorade - and relax,'' he said. Heat stroke is a more extreme level of heat exhaustion that leaves the body without sweat, but hot to the touch, he added. Heat stroke can bring severe cramping, dizziness, nausea, hallucinations Hallucinations Definition Hallucinations are false or distorted sensory experiences that appear to be real perceptions. These sensory impressions are generated by the mind rather than by any external stimuli, and may be seen, heard, felt, and even which can quickly progress to unconsciousness and seizures, he said. The NWS reminds residents to take precautions - reduce physical activity and try to stay out of the sun between 2 and 4 p.m., drink plenty of liquids and wear light-colored and loose fitting clothing along with a broad brimmed hat. Residents are reminded to make sure children, invalid individuals or pets are not kept in locked cars under the summer sun, NWS meteorologist Bill Hoffer said. The weather service said Santa Clarita Valley residents can expect warm weather through the week, as is typical for August. ``Pretty much how it's supposed to be,'' Seto said. |
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