While they all signal hot and potentially dangerous conditions, each alert type has a specific meaning, and knowing the difference could help you avoid heat-related illness. A heat advisory is issued ...

It looks like the sizzling temperatures Jacksonville experienced over the weekend were just preheating the oven. The real scorcher starts today — and will continue through Tuesday. The National ...

The terminology around heat injuries and illness is often confusing. As extreme heat warnings sweep the U.S., here is what you need to know about heat stress, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. A ...

Now that we’re in the peak of summer, local weather forecasters often refer to the day’s projected heat index and predicted high temperatures. The heat index may sound like a term only scientists and ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It’s been a hot summer, with numerous heat alerts issued. Monday featured an Excessive Heat Warning for much of the area, with a Heat Advisory for areas to the north and south.

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- When the weather gets warm, it's tempting to get outside to enjoy summerlike temperatures. But with fun in the sun comes risks for heat-related illnesses, which at their most ...

As the Pittsburgh area deals with the extreme heat, doctors are warning that there can be serious health consequences. And in some cases, heat-related illnesses can be deadly. Dr. Brent Rau, the ...