08/18/2026
TAKE THE HEAT SERIOUSLY !
Southwest Florida heat can become dangerous quickly. During a heat advisory, take extra precautions to protect yourself and those around you.
💧 Hydrate often — don’t wait until you’re thirsty.
🌡️ Limit strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day.
🧢 Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing and take frequent breaks in the shade or air conditioning.
👵 Check on older adults, neighbors, and anyone who may be especially vulnerable to the heat.
🐾 Protect your pets and remember that pavement can become dangerously hot.
🚗 NEVER leave children, pets, or vulnerable individuals in a parked vehicle.
⚠️ Know the warning signs: Heavy sweating, headache, dizziness, nausea, weakness, confusion, or fainting can be signs of heat-related illness.
If someone is experiencing signs of heat stroke, call 911 immediately, move them to a cooler location, and begin cooling them while waiting for help.
Stay cool. Stay hydrated. Look out for one another.