KATC tested turf, grass, and playground surfaces in Lafayette Parish. Some hit above 160 degrees during the heat wave.

Amid cresting heat waves around the globe, Dr. Katelyn Moretti of the Warren Alpert Medical School relays the risks of high ...

How to stay cool and prevent heat-related illness during this week's heat wave Heat stroke can be a major risk during the hot summer months — and knowing the symptoms can save your life.

Extreme heat can have a negative impact on people's health. "Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events," according to the National Weather Service.

Emergency medical attention should be sought immediately. In 2024, Lehigh Valley Health Network, a part of Jefferson Health, saw 92 cases where heat-related illness as the primary diagnosis.