HOUSTON \u2013 With hundreds of thousands of visitors expected across Texas for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, many fans will be experiencing the state\u2019s summer heat for the first time. June and July temperatures regularly climb into the 90s, and when humidity is factored in, it can feel even hotter.<\/p>\n
KNOW THE SIGNS: Are you suffering from heat stroke or heat exhaustion? Here\u2019s the difference<\/a><\/p>\n While most people know to drink water and seek shade, it\u2019s also important to recognize the warning signs of heat-related illnesses. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke can share some symptoms, but one is a medical emergency. Here\u2019s how to tell the difference and what to do if someone begins showing signs of heat illness.<\/p>\n So what is the difference? The Center for Disease Control<\/a> lays out what separates the two.<\/p>\n Heat stroke<\/p>\n Heat stroke is the more dangerous of the two and is considered by the CDC<\/a> as the most dangerous kind of heat-related illness. <\/p>\n The condition occurs when the body can no longer control its own temperature. When this happens, the body temperature rapidly rises and the sweating mechanism fails, meaning the body is unable to cool down.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen heat stroke occurs, the body temperature can rise to 106\u00b0F or higher within 10 to 15 minutes. Heat stroke can cause permanent disability or death if the person does not receive emergency treatment,\u201d the CDC says.<\/p>\n