
The Leon County Severe Weather Education Class is being held on Wednesday, March 25th from 6-8 PM. The class will be located in the Leon County Annex 2, Third Floor in Centerville, Texas. This class is free to the public. No pre-registration needed!
Acclimatization is how the body gradually adapts and tolerates higher levels of heat stress. Simply put, our bodies need time to adapt to working and functioning in the heat. Acclimatization results in the following changes:
- Body produces more sweat
- Sweat contains less salt
- Slower heart rate, slower body temperature increase, and more blood flow to the skin makes the body more efficient at getting rid of heat
- Other factors that vary from person to person (e.g., general physical fitness, outdoor workers, etc.) will affect the acclimatization process.
TLDR: Temperatures the next few days will be typical of June/July, so most of our bodies aren't ready for it. If you plan on spending extended time outdoors this weekend, be sure to #BeatTheHeat! #txwx