AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, on average, heat is the No.1 weather-related killer in the United States each year.
That’s something to keep in mind as the CSRA swelters.
When the temperature outside is near 100 degrees, experts say you shouldn’t be setting your thermostat lower than 80, or else you’ll just waste money.
We have a stretch of hot days ahead across the CSRA, and now a new study is showing that if you’re not careful it could cause pregnancy issues.
As the months get hotter, you might be looking for a place to cool off, but firefighters are running right into the heat.
The high heat will continue this week across the CSRA, so here are some tips on staying safe outdoors, finding a place to cool down and saving money on electricity…