As Americans gear up for the nation’s 250th birthday and World Cup celebrations, they’ll need to contend with another beast: record-breaking temperatures reaching above 100F sweeping the majority of the country over the long weekend.
If you’re feeling the heat of current conditions, there’s much you can do to regulate your body temperature and stay safe – even if you don’t own an air conditioning unit. If you’re indoors, experts advise keeping windows shut during peak mid-day hours, staying hydrated constantly and using window blinds over curtains for energy-efficient shade.
