The rain early Monday helped to cool temperatures, somewhat, but by mid-morning what had been an excessive heat watch issued by the National Weather Service was upgraded to a warning. That means taking action. Among those who followed the advice were Christina Korenic and Amber James who packed up their children and headed to the beach at Walter and Mary Burke Park in New Baltimore.
“We’ve been coming here for years,” said Korenic, who lives in Washington Township. James concurred. “It’s great for the kids,” she said, while watching her children make the best of the hot day.
They were not alone. The beach was filled with bathers who decided the best course of action was to head for Lake St. Clair.
Monday’s heat warning was issued for Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties where temperatures for the next six days are expected to reach the 90s with heat index values near and above 100 degrees. Brad Lukas, director of nursing for Corewell Health Beaumont Hospital Troy urged those who plan to venture outside during the heat wave to use plenty of sunscreen and avoid drinking coffee and alcohol, which can lead to dehydration. “Water is usually the go-to for days like this,” said the Shelby Township nurse, who offered a list of tips to keep people safe during extreme heat conditions: These included: • Drinking more fluids.
One cannot stress the importance of drinking lots of water and avoiding liquids with large amounts of sugar or alcohol. • Spend time indoors in .
