Here’s how hot Modesto will get in latest heatwave — and how to spot dehydration early

It’s no secret, folks. It’s hot outside.

The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for Friday at 11 a.m. through Saturday at 11 p.m.

Heat advisories are issued when the majority of an area will see widespread moderate heat, said Sara Purdue, a National Weather Service meteorologist.

As Modesto heads into another triple-digit weekend, here’s how to spot signs of dehydration and when the area will see somewhat cooler weather:

Modesto seven-day forecast

Temperatures in the area will reach triple digits before lowering to the mid-90s early next week, according to the weather service.

• Thursday- High near 100; around 67
• Friday- High near 104; low around 69
• Saturday- High near 104; low around 69
• Sunday- High near 100; low around 66
• Monday- High near 95; low around 63
• Tuesday- High near 95; low around 65
• Wednesday- High near 97; low not yet forecast

Signs of dehydration

When you don’t have as much water as you need, your body can’t function properly, according to WebMD.

Losing more water from your body (through sweating, using the restroom, etc.) than you intake can cause dehydration.

The signs of dehydration vary depending on whether you’re mildly, moderately or severely dehydrated.

Mild or moderately dehydrated adults, according to WebMD, may experience:

• Thirst
• Dry or sticky mouth
• Not urinating very much
• Dark yellow urine
• Dry, cool skin
• Headache
• Muscle cramps

According to WebMD, symptoms of severe dehydration include:

• Not urinating at all or having very dark yellow urine
• Very dry skin
• Feeling dizzy
• Rapid heartbeat
• Rapid breathing
• Sunken eyes
• Tiredness and/or lack of energy
• Confusion or irritability
• Fainting

Signs of dehydration in babies and young children may be different, according to WebMD, and may include:

• Dry mouth and tongue
• No tears when crying
• Dry diapers for 3 or more hours
• Sunken eyes and/or cheeks
• Soft spot on the top of the skull
• Sleepiness and/or lack of energy
• Irritability

Babies and young children, older adults, people who are already sick, people with a chronic disease and people who are active outside have a higher risk of getting dehydrated, according to WebMD.

This story was originally published July 20, 2023 at 11:51 AM.

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Dominique Williams writes about new business, restaurant and retail developments for The Modesto Bee. She is a Ripon native and a graduate of Sacramento State.