Crank your ACs up and get ready for sweaty weather as record heat blankets the southern half of the country. 🥵 ⁠ ⁠ The National Weather Service issued multiple warnings related to extreme heat in the lower 48 states. Daily temperatures in the Southwest, South Florida, and Lower Mississippi Valley will be between the upper 90s and low 100s. The heat index is expected to be between 105 and 115 degrees Fahrenheit. Currently 91,052,749 million people in the United States are under extreme heat advisories. ⁠ ⁠ If you are in an area with extreme heat or are planning on traveling to an area with extreme heat the NWS advises the following safety precautions:⁠ ⁠ -For outdoor activities, slow down and try to reduce or completely eliminate any strenuous activity during peak heat hours.⁠ -Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing.⁠ -Drink a lot of water—though make sure it is not too cold—even if you don’t feel thirsty. Avoid alcoholic and caffeinated beverages.⁠ ⁠ How else are you ...