An Extreme Heat Warning Is In Effect For Central Wyoming

July is about to really heat up in Wyoming, and it's time to take notice of what you're doing. The US National Weather Service in Riverton expects that over the next few days, temperatures will be much warmer than normal for this time of year.

There is an extreme heat warning in effect from midday Saturday through Monday evening, with temperatures ranging from the upper 90s to 110 degrees. Not only is there an extreme heat warning in effect, but wildfires could also break out.

Because it's Wyoming, it's going to be a scorcher during the daytime, but temps will drop into the upper 50s and lower 60s, which is great, until they break the century mark again the next day.

Here's what we are looking at through early next week.

• Friday: Sunny...92 with a light wind
• Saturday: Sunny and hot, high 98, low 58. Wind gusts as high as 21
• Sunday: Sunny and extremely hot, high 101, low around 62 Sunday night. Wind gusts as high as 31
• Monday: Sunny and extremely hot, high 100, low Monday night 62.
• Tuesday: Sunny, not as hot, high 99
• Then we start dropping back into the lower 90s with a chance of storms.

With temps that hot, the chance of heat stroke or heat exhaustion increases. There is a difference between the two. According to the CDC, here's the difference between them.

Heat Stroke: Body temperature rises and cannot cool down, which can cause permanent damage or even death.

Heat Exhaustion: The body's response to an excessive loss of water and salt through excessive sweating.

Here's what to look for, and according to the CDC, what you should do if you experience these symptoms.

Symptoms of heat stroke:

• Confusion, altered mental status, or slurred speech
• Lose consciousness
• Hot skin or heavy sweating
• Seizures
• Extreme body temperature

Treating heat stroke:

• Call 9-1-1 if the situation turns into a medical emergency
• Move to a shady area and remove excess clothing
• Cool down by using water on the skin or wet cloths
• Get in front of a fan or air conditioner

Symptoms of heat exhaustion:

• Headache
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Weakness
• Irritability
• Thirst
• Heavy Sweating
• Rising Temp
• Less pee output

Treating heat exhaustion:

• Call 9-1-1 or seek medical treatment
• Move to a cooler area and drink fluids
• Remove excess clothing
• Use cold water on face, neck, and head.
• Sip on cool water.

Remember to look after your pets, neighbors, and the elderly extra carefully during an extreme heatwave. Take extra breaks, wear light clothing, use fans and air conditioning, and drink lots of fluids.

There are a lot of activities going on across the state, and we're all excited to go, but be smart about it and use caution. Planning ahead can help prevent a horrible outcome.