Protect Yourself From Triple Digit Temperatures - KCBD NewsChannel 11 Lubbock

Temperatures are crossing over into triple digits this Fourth of July weekend. So you'll need to protect yourself to try and beat the heat.

get more>> Web Enhanced Avoiding Heat Exhaustion Beat the heat this summer with these tips.

• Make sure you stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
• Apply sunscreen fifteen to thirty minutes before going outside. Re-apply sunscreen every two hours.
• Wear sunglasses.
• Stay in the shade when possible. When you can't see your shadow, you're standing in direct sunlight, so you're most likely to get burned.

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