With a heat advisory in effect through Friday, a National Weather Service Meteorologist is stressing safety, especially when it comes to children and pets in vehicles…..
During a recent experiment with light and dark colored vehicles, Todd Heitkamp noted that the temperature in the dark colored vehicle in the midday sun soared to 147 degrees in about an hour. Heitkamp has a number tips to stay cool
[audio:http://prprt.itmwpb.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/688/2012/07/Heitkamp-Safety-A.mp3|titles=Heitkamp-Safety-A]And watch what you eat in order to beat the heat….
[audio:http://prprt.itmwpb.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/688/2012/07/Heitkamp-Safety-B.mp3|titles=Heitkamp-Safety-B]Be sure to protect yourself from the sun by wearing light colored clothing, preferably made of cotton, wear a wide-brimmed hat, and use sunscreen.To view the demonstration and for more tips on heat safety check out US National Weather Service Sioux Falls South Dakota on Facebook. We’ve shared the link to the demonstration on the Performance Radio News page on Facebook