{"id":383357,"date":"2026-07-23T03:31:10","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T03:31:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/383357\/"},"modified":"2026-07-23T03:31:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T03:31:10","slug":"tips-to-stay-cool-as-east-texas-heat-hits-triple-digits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/383357\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips to stay cool as East Texas heat hits triple digits"},"content":{"rendered":"

TYLER, Texas (KETK<\/a>) \u2013 After many areas of East Texas reported temperatures of over 100 degrees this week, it’s more important than ever to stay cool and know the signs of heat-related illness.<\/p>\n

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According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency<\/a>, average temperatures in the lower 48 states have gone up by 60% from the global average since 1970. The agency expects temperatures to continue to rise in the U.S. because of climate change.<\/p>\n

They also expect the number of extremely hot days over 95 degrees to increase, alongside an increase in multi-day heat waves, which may become even hotter and more widespread. This means it’ll only be more important to know how to stay cool going forward.<\/p>\n

In order to help East Texas beat the heat, KETK News has put together the following list of tips that can help people, pets and homes stay cool:<\/p>\n

Drink plenty of fluids\u00a0to stay hydrated, but stay away from very sugary drinks.<\/p>\n

Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing.<\/p>\n

Avoid high-energy activities\u00a0or work outdoors during midday heat if possible.<\/p>\n

Wear sunscreen; sunburn affects the body’s ability to cool down and can make you dehydrated.<\/p>\n

Watch for heat-related illnesses.<\/p>\n

Consider pet safety.<\/p>\n

For pets outside, make sure they have plenty of cool water and access to shade.<\/p>\n

Take cool showers or baths.<\/p>\n

Do not leave children or pets in cars.<\/p>\n

Stay up to date on heat advisories\u00a0from local weather sources.<\/p>\n

Pace yourself.<\/p>\n

If\u00a0you’re\u00a0not accustomed to working or exercising in a hot environment, start slowly and pick up the pace gradually.<\/p>\n

Cover windows\u00a0with drapes or shades.<\/p>\n

Use weatherstripping\u00a0on doors and windows.<\/p>\n

Use window reflectors\u00a0to reflect heat back outside.<\/p>\n

Add insulation\u00a0in your home to keep the heat out.<\/p>\n

Identify\u00a0cool places to go\u00a0in the community such as libraries and shopping malls or contact the local health department to find a cooling center near you.<\/p>\n

Anyone who’s a child, over 65, pregnant, has a pre-existing medical condition, a mental health condition, or even anyone with a substance use disorder faces a higher risk of heat-related illness like heat stroke, heat cramps, or heat exhaustion.<\/p>\n

In order to help East Texans notice and recover from those heat-related illnesses, KETK News has put together the following list of symptoms and remedies for heat stroke, heat cramps or heat exhaustion:<\/p>\n

Symptoms to look out for:<\/p>\n

Hot, red,\u00a0dry\u00a0or damp skin<\/p>\n

What to do:<\/p>\n

Do not give the person anything to drink<\/p>\n

Move the person to a cooler place<\/p>\n

Help lower the person’s temperature with cool cloths or a cool bath<\/p>\n

Symptoms to look out for:<\/p>\n

Cold,\u00a0pale\u00a0and clammy skin<\/p>\n

What to do:<\/p>\n

Put cool, wet\u00a0cloths\u00a0on body or take a cool bath<\/p>\n

Get help\u00a0immediately\u00a0if you are throwing\u00a0up, if\u00a0symptoms get worse or last longer than an hour.<\/p>\n

Symptoms to look out for:<\/p>\n

Heavy sweating during intense exercise<\/p>\n

What to do:<\/p>\n

Stop physical activity and move to a cool place<\/p>\n

Drink water or a sports drink<\/p>\n

Wait for cramps to go away before you do any more physical activity<\/p>\n

Get help\u00a0immediately\u00a0if cramps last longer than one\u00a0hour, if\u00a0you’re\u00a0on a low-sodium diet or if you have heart problems.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Environmental Protection Agency\u00a0also warns that extreme heat can negatively impact people’s mental health, leading to a potential risk of increased suicide rates and violence between people.<\/p>\n

Those who work outdoors face an added risk from heat as well, with the agency saying the number of days in a year that are unsafe for farmworkers is expected to double by the middle of this century.<\/p>\n

You can now stream KETK and FOX51 News live 24\/7 on your smart TV\u00a0with KETK+<\/a>,\u00a0our brand-new app! No antenna, cable, or satellite needed\u2014watch for free, anytime.\u00a0Just download it on your Roku, Apple TV, or Fire TV and start streaming.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.<\/p>\n

\u00a0For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KETK.com | FOX51.com.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"TYLER, Texas (KETK) \u2013 After many areas of East Texas reported temperatures of over 100 degrees this week,…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":383358,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[87023,2604,135257,84510,92962,6137,135258,135259,115802,27,29,28,135256],"class_list":["post-383357","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-texas","tag-cool","tag-east-texas","tag-heat-cramps","tag-heat-exhaustion","tag-heat-related-illness","tag-heat-stroke","tag-heat-waves","tag-heat-related-illnesses","tag-ketk-news","tag-texas","tag-texas-headlines","tag-texas-news","tag-united-states-environmental-protection-agency"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/383357","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=383357"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/383357\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/383358"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=383357"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=383357"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=383357"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}