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Experts are saying our area is experiencing a heat wave right now, and with that comes heat-related illnesses. Understanding the symptoms of those illnesses can actually be lifesaving.
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REMSA Health first responders say they see an uptick in calls during heat waves, particularly for heat-and-water-related emergencies, every year.
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Records are within reach this weekend, especially on Sunday. The record to beat is 103 on Sunday and the forecasted high is 104 degrees. The r…
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Approximately 40 kids each year die from being left in a hot car. An expert we spoke to says it's never ok to leave your child in a car even for one second.
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The National Weather Service has tips on how to stay cool during the heat wave, as well as heat illness signs to look out for.
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The heat is rolling in and the Reno Police Department wants to remind everyone to never leave your animals, kids or elderly people in your car when it's hot.
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On a hot day, it does not take much time for heat exhaustion to become heat stroke.
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Today was one of the hottest days of the week, inching close to 100 degrees-- but that didn't stop people from gathering at Wingfield Park to …
With the high temperatures set for the next couple of days, paramedics expect a lot of calls of people overheating. REMSA says that a lot of people's bodies aren't used to temperatures this high yet. REMSA wants people to take precautions so they aren't place in a life threatening situation because of the heat. Heat cramps, dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke are all concerns when it comes to hot weather.
As a heat wave and wildfire smoke impact Washoe County, health officials remind residents and visitors that smoke and heat-related illnesses can be deadly, but are preventable.