BEATING THE HEAT

Residents find ways to stay cool during heatwave

POTTSTOWN >> Whoever said “some like it hot” probably didn’t mean this hot.

On Friday, area residents were dealing with the heat as best they could as temperatures reached a high of 93 degrees with a heat index of 106 degrees. And it was going to get worse on Saturday and Sunday as actual temperatures approached 100 degrees.

An excessive heat warning was issued through Sunday advising area residents to take extra precautions if they work or spend time outside.

“When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to the

early morning or the late evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing. Drink plenty of water,” an alert advised from Accuweather. “To reduce your risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in a shaded or air conditioned environment. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency, call 911.”

The warning prompted

the TriCounty Active Adult Center to extend its hours on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday so that the air conditioned space could be available for individuals who need it, even those without a membership.

On Friday, families in Pottstown were finding ways to keep cool Friday after flooding closed the popular spray park indefinitely. By 1 p.m. dozens of families had headed to North End Swim Club to cool off and have some fun.

The heat is only expected to increase Saturday when weather reports predict temperatures will be in the upper 90s and the heat index will reach 105 to 110.

Relief could come Monday and Tuesday as tem- peratures were expected to moderate.

MARIAN DENNIS — MEDIANEWS GROUP Families enjoyed some time at North End Swim Club Friday to find some relief from the heat.

MARIAN DENNIS — MEDIANEWS GROUP Kids enjoyed some time in the shallow pool at North End Swim Club during a heat wave this week.

MARIAN DENNIS — MEDIANEWS GROUP Kids were all smiles at North End Swim Club Friday as they goofed off and enjoyed a day of swimming to escape the sweltering heat.

MARIAN DENNIS — MEDIANEWS GROUP The popular spray park located in Memorial Park was closed indefinitely because of recent flooding. Families were forced to find other ways to keep cool as temperatures reached the high 90s.

MARIAN DENNIS — MEDIANEWS GROUP Kids could be seen all over North End Swim Club Friday doing laps, jumping off diving boards and splashing around in the water. The pool offered a much needed break from the high temperatures and humidity throughout the week.

MARIAN DENNIS — MEDIANEWS GROUP Families and friends took to the local pools to get some relief from the high temperatures this week.