HUTCHINSON, Kan. — With the hot weather suddenly upon us again, care needs to be taken to make sure you don’t overdo it over the next several days. Nick Baldetti with the Reno County Health Department reminds us of some helpful tips for staying safe in the sun:

 

 

Baldetti says that many people think of the dangers of overexertion in the extreme cold, but it can happen just as often in the hot weather:

 

Baldetti says you also need to make sure you’re aware of what your body is telling you in order to avoid any health issues that come from the extreme heat:

 

It’s always a good idea to limit your activity to the early morning or late evening and wear light-colored, loose-fitted clothing.