As the heat index rises, heat-related illnesses are becoming a concern. Heat exhaustion and heatstroke are two conditions that can occur when the body is exposed to severe heat. Both conditions require medical attention.

The severity of heatstroke is notably higher than heat exhaustion. Further details on the differences between these two conditions are available from local news sources. For more information on heat exhaustion and heatstroke, including how to tell them apart, readers can refer to the full report from KGNS, which provides additional details on these heat-related illnesses.