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<p>The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory effective until 6 p.m. Saturday.</p><p>The advisory warns of temperatures expected to hit about 90 degrees and high humidity.</p><p>According to the release, the combination of heat and humidity will create apparent temperatures above 100 degrees, especially in urban centers.</p><p>Heat-related illnesses are possible with prolonged exposure.</p><p>Residents are advised to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun and check up on relatives and neighbors.</p><p>The release advises those who work or spend time outside to reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening, know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, and wear light weight and loose-fitting clothes.</p><style>
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<div class="metaInfo"><bylineMeta><p>By Geri Gibbons</p><p>ggibbons@www.timesleader.com</p></bylineMeta></div><div class="metaInfo"><factboxMeta><p><em><strong>Heatstroke symptoms include:</strong></em></p><p>High body temperature. A body temperature of 104 F (40 C) or higher is the main sign of heatstroke.</p><p>Altered mental state or behavior</p><p>Alteration in sweating</p><p>Nausea and vomiting</p><p>Flushed skin</p><p>Rapid breathing</p><p>Racing heart rate.</p><p>Headache</p><p><em><strong>Heat exhaustion symptoms include:</strong></em></p><p>Faintness or dizziness</p><p>Nausea or vomiting</p><p>Heavy sweating often accompanied by cold, clammy skin</p><p>Weak, rapid pulse</p><p>Pale or flushed face</p><p>Muscle cramps</p><p>Headache</p><p>Weakness or fatigue</p></factboxMeta></div><div class="metaInfo"><shirttailMeta><p>Reach Geri Gibbons at 570-991-6117 or on Twitter @TLGGibbons</p></shirttailMeta></div>

Heat advisory in effect for the region through early evening