Union County under heat advisory Monday

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Union County is under a heat advisory for the second consecutive day.

According to the National Weather Service, a heat advisory is in effect from noon until 7 p.m. today for all of Union County as hot afternoon temperatures and humidity values combine for heat indices from near 105 to 110 degrees.

To avoid a heat-related illness, the weather service advises residents to recognize signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. According to the Mayo Clinic, such signs include heavy sweating, faintness, dizziness, fatigue, muscle cramps, low blood pressure when standing, nausea, vomiting, headache and a weak, rapid pulse or rapid shallow breathing.

People are advised to wear light-weight and loose-fitting clothing and to drink plenty of water. If possible, stay in air-conditioned rooms and check up on relatives and neighbors. It is also advised to ensure pets have access to fresh, cool water.

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