It may be hard to think about sweltering temperatures in early March but excessive heat watches and warnings are getting a ...

It may be hard to think about sweltering temperatures in early March but excessive heat watches and warnings are getting a ...

Ahead of this year’s Summer Season, the National Weather Service has simplified the wording used for heat alerts.

As part of the National Weather Service’s “Hazard Simplification Program,” Excessive Heat Watches and Excessive Heat Warnings ...

According to a statement from the NWS, alerts that use the wording "excessive heat" will be changed to "extreme heat." ...

Stay hydrated - Drink sufficient water throughout the day and make sure to include hydrating foods like cucumbers and melons.

This means that an Excessive Heat Watch or Warning will now be called an Extreme Heat Watch or Warning. A Heat Advisory will remain the same. The changes are expected to be implemented March 4.

This means that an Excessive Heat Watch or Warning will now be called an Extreme Heat Watch or Warning. A Heat Advisory will remain the same. The changes are expected to be implemented March 4. Surge ...