Beat The Heat - ABC 33/40 - Birmingham News, Weather, Sports

It's no secret that you must stay hydrated, if you go outside on days like today.

It's best, if you can stay inside.

This kind of heat can get to you before you even know it.

Heat stroke is the most serious heat-related illness.

The body's temperature rises rapidly, the sweating mechanism fails, and the body is unable to cool down.

Know the warning signs to keep from getting to this point...

A throbbing headache, dizziness, nausea rapid, strong pulse, even red, hot and dry skin and no sweating.

If you start having these symptoms, get somewhere cool immediately.