Tim Miller
Chief Meteorologist-
Anyone can develop a heat-related illness, but some face greater risk, including older adults, infants and young children, people with chronic health conditions, athletes and anyone taking medication that affects the body’s ability to regulate temperature.
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A high heat index increases the risk of heat-related illnesses, especially for people spending long periods outdoors. Older adults and people with chronic medical conditions are among those most vulnerable during extreme heat.