An excessive heat warning and heat advisory are in effect in the Dallas/Fort Worth area through Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
That means people in the area should take steps to avoid heatstroke.
“Hyperthermia, heatstroke, or hot car deaths are terms that describe the condition in which a body gets so hot that it can no longer cool itself,” the Dallas Department of Health and Human Services explained.
People are especially vulnerable to overheating in cars, where children and the elderly can overheat in minutes when the temperature is just 60 degrees, said the department. If human body temperature reaches 104 degrees, major organs begin to shut down, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
The National Weather Service recommends that people in the Dallas/Fort Worth area avoid spending extended periods of time outdoors during the hottest part of the day, that they stay hydrated, wear light colored clothing and stay vigilant for symptoms of heat-related illness.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.
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