It's been a busy couple of weeks since our last blog and with temperatures well into the 90's for the past week and into this week, it's been a challenge to stay cool!
Make sure to drink lots of fluids if you're going to be outside and stay in the A/C if at all possible! Later on in the post we'll have some other advice on how to stay safe from the ill effects of the blistering heat! But for now...here's a look at your upcoming weekend weather (it looks like a little relief is on the way this weekend!):
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Here's a look at what's happening in the Wilmington area this weekend:
Thursday, July 19th
. Admission: $1 per child; $2 adults.
Family Night @ NC Aquarium
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Mojo Collins will lend his blues and Southern-rock stylings to a ‘Swamp Soirée’ planned for Family Night at the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. While Collins holds forth in the aquarium’s Ocean Gallery, the steel-drum ensemble Sea Pans will entertain in the Freshwater Conservatory. Both will play throughout the evening during a variety of swamped-themed programs. The facility usually closes at 5 p.m., but the Family Nights begin at 5 and end at 9. Visitors pay the usual admission prices, with the last ticket being sold at 8. Call 910.458.8257 for more information.
NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead Rd
Kure Beach, NC 28449
www.ncaquariums.com
The Wilmington Wine Shoppe hosts weekly wine tastings every Thursday from 6-8pm. Sign up for our Newsletter to find out what we're tasting this Thursday.
Paul E. D'Angelo
Wilmington Wine Shoppe
110A South Front Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
910.772.2077
Wilmingtonwineshoppe.com
Friday, July 20th
Airlie Concert Series
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Dance concert with “Mirage.” Tickets are $8 adults, $2 children, and free for Airlie members. For more information contact the Gardens at 910.798.7700.
Airlie Gardens
300 Airlie Road
Wilmington, NC 28403
www.airliegardens.org
Free Summer Concert
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Come and listen to a free concert held every year at Fort Fisher Military Recreation Area. Bring your chairs, blankets and kids and enjoy a concert along the Cape Fear River. Call 910.458.8434 for more information.
Fort Fisher Military Recreation Area
118 Riverfront Rd
Kure Beach, NC 28449
www.pleasureislandnc.org
Mayfaire Music on the Town
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Enjoy music on the lawn with Waterline. Pets and coolers welcome. Call 910.256.5131 for more information.
Mayfaire Town Center
Military Cutoff Rd
Wilmington, NC 28405
www.mayfairetown.com
Downtown Sundown Summer Concert Series
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Every Friday night from June 1 through August 3 the FREE concert series, featuring local and regional bands, will take place in front of the Federal Courthouse at the corner of Front & Market streets. Tonight's bands are Satisfaction (Tribute to Rolling Stones) with Ron Etheridge & Friends. Concerts are 6pm until 10pm. Food, wine and beer will be available for sale within a designated area. A portion of the proceeds will benefit local nonprofit organizations. Call 910.763.7349 for more information.
Downtown Wilmington
Water Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
www.wilmingtondowntownsundown.com
. Admission: $1 per child; $2 adults.
Sunday, July 22nd
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Carolina Beach Film & Fireworks Series
The town of Carolina Beach, N.C. will be hosting a “Film and Fireworks Series” this summer. The events will take place on Sundays and Thursdays beginning May 27, weather permitting. Family-friendly movies will be held at Carolina Beach Lake Park every Sunday and a fireworks display will be on the beach near the boardwalk each Thursday. Both events will be free and concessions will be available. For additional information and a complete movie schedule call the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce 910.458.8434 or email visitor@pleasureislandnc.org.
Carolina Beach Lake Park
Hwy 421 & Atlanta Ave.
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
www.pleasureislandnc.org
*info provided by the Star News Online*
There's a lot of great things going on this weekend and this summer so, get out there and have some fun!!
And now it's time for Wendy's Helpful Hint of the Week!!
Warm weather means activities and fun under the sun! Whether you love putting on shorts and feeling the warm outdoors, or find it hot and sticky, everyone must be careful not to let a heat-related illness spoil the day.
Normally, the body has ways of keeping itself cool, by letting heat escape through the skin, and by evaporating sweat (perspiration). If the body does not cool properly or does not cool enough, the victim may suffer a heat-related illness. Anyone can be susceptible although the very young and very old are at greater risk. Heat-related illnesses can become serious or even deadly if unattended.
Preventing Heat-Related Illness
- Dress for the heat. Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing. Light colors will reflect away some of the sun's energy. It is also a good idea to wear hats or to use an umbrella.
- Drink water. Carry water or juice with you and drink continuously even if you do not feel thirsty. Avoid alcohol and caffeine, which dehydrate the body.
- Eat small meals and eat more often. Avoid foods that are high in protein which increase metabolic heat.
- Avoid using salt tablets unless directed to do so by a physician.
- Slow down. Avoid strenuous activity. If you must do strenuous activity, do it during the coolest part of the day, which is usually in the morning between 4:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.
- Stay indoors when possible.
- Take regular breaks when engaged in physical activity on warm days. Take time out to find a cool place. If you recognize that you, or someone else, is showing the signals of a heat-related illness, stop activity and find a cool place. Remember, have fun, but stay cool!
Know What These Heat-Related Terms Mean
- Heat Wave: More than 48 hours of high heat (90oF or higher) and high humidity (80 percent relative humidity or higher) are expected.
- Heat Index: A number in degrees Fahrenheit that tells how hot it really feels with the heat and humidity. Exposure to full sunshine can increase the heat index by 15o F.
- Heat cramps: Heat cramps are muscular pains and spasms due to heavy exertion. They usually involve the abdominal muscles or the legs. It is generally thought that the loss of water and salt from heavy sweating causes the cramps.
- Heat Exhaustion: Heat exhaustion is less dangerous than heat stroke. It typically occurs when people exercise heavily or work in a warm, humid place where body fluids are lost through heavy sweating. Fluid loss causes blood flow to decrease in the vital organs, resulting in a form of shock. With heat exhaustion, sweat does not evaporate as it should, possibly because of high humidity or too many layers of clothing. As a result, the body is not cooled properly. Signals include cool, moist, pale, flushed or red skin; heavy sweating; headache; nausea or vomiting; dizziness; and exhaustion. Body temperature will be near normal.
- Heat Stroke: Also known as sunstroke, heat stroke is life-threatening. The victim's temperature control system, which produces sweating to cool the body, stops working. The body temperature can rise so high that brain damage and death may result if the body is not cooled quickly. Signals include hot, red and dry skin; changes in consciousness; rapid, weak pulse; and rapid, shallow breathing. Body temperature can be very high--sometimes as high as 105oF.
Stages of Heat-Related Illness
Heat-related illness usually comes in stages. The signal of the first stage is heat cramps in muscles. These cramps can be very painful. If you are caring for a person who has heat cramps, have him or her stop activity and rest. If the person is fully awake and alert, have him or her drink small amounts of cool water or a commercial sports drink. Gently stretch the cramped muscle and hold the stretch for about 20 seconds, then gently massage the muscle. Repeat these steps if necessary. If the victim has no other signals of heat-related illness, the person may resume activity after the cramps stop.
The signals of the next, more serious stage of a heat-related illness (often called heat exhaustion) include--
- Cool, moist, pale skin (the skin may be red right after physical activity).
- Headache.
- Dizziness and weakness or exhaustion.
- Nausea.
- The skin may or may not feel hot.
The signals of the late stage of a heat-related illness (often called heat stroke) include--
- Vomiting.
- Decreased alertness level or complete loss of consciousness.
- High body temperature (sometimes as high as 105oF).
- Skin may still be moist or the victim may stop sweating and the skin may be red, hot and dry.
- Rapid, weak pulse.
- Rapid, shallow breathing.
This late stage of a heat-related illness is life threatening. Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number.
General Care for Heat Emergencies
- Cool the Body
- Give Fluids
- Minimize Shock
For heat cramps or heat exhaustion: Get the person to a cooler place and have him or her rest in a comfortable position. If the person is fully awake and alert, give a half glass of cool water every 15 minutes. Do not let him or her drink too quickly. Do not give liquids with alcohol or caffeine in them, as they can make conditions worse. Remove or loosen tight clothing and apply cool, wet cloths such as towels or wet sheets. Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number if the person refuses water, vomits or loses consciousness.
For heat stroke: Heat stroke is a life-threatening situation! Help is needed fast. Call 9-1-1 or your local EMS number. Move the person to a cooler place. Quickly cool the body. Wrap wet sheets around the body and fan it. If you have ice packs or cold packs, wrap them in a cloth and place them on each of the victim's wrists and ankles, in the armpits and on the neck to cool the large blood vessels. (Do not use rubbing alcohol because it closes the skin's pores and prevents heat loss.) Watch for signals of breathing problems and make sure the airway is clear. Keep the person lying down.
*info provided by The American Red Cross*
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Have a great rest of the week and weekend!!
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