CDC Heat & Health Tracker
Record heat is spreading across the United States. Explore the heatwave forecast for your county and track weekly cases of heat-related illness across the country with the CDC Heat & Health Tracker. Search for heat and health by county or zip code, create custom maps, view data snapshots, and access CDC guidance and resources.
CDC Heat & Health Tracker
Heat-related deaths are preventable. Anyone can be at risk for the health effects of heat, but some are more vulnerable, including athletes and outdoor workers. Learn the symptoms to act quickly if heat-related illness occurs.
HEAT EXHAUSTION
LOOK FOR
- Heavy sweating
- Cold, pale, and clammy skin
- Fast, weak pulse
- Nausea or vomiting
- Muscle cramps
- Tiredness or weakness
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Fainting (passing out)
WHAT TO DO
- Move to a cool place
- Loosen your clothes
- Put cool, wet cloths on your body or take a cool bath
- Sip water
Get medical help right away if:
- You are throwing up
- Your symptoms get worse
- Your symptoms last longer than 1 hour
Additional CDC Infographic Resources:
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