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Warning signs for heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Know how to spot the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Heat exhaustion can lead to heat stroke, which requires urgent medical attention. Stay Cool, Stay Hydrated, Stay Informed!

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Heat-Related Illness

Tule Springs Fossil Beds is located within the Mojave Desert, with summer temperatures often exceeding 110° F (43.3°C). There are no sources of water or shade at Tule Springs, so it is recommended that you plan your summer visit (May-September) before the hottest part of the day and exercise caution. Proper planning and awareness can prevent heat-related illness.


During extremely hot weather, your body's ability to cool itself is compromised. When the body heats up so rapidly that it cannot cool itself, or when too much water and salt are lost through dehydration or sweating, body temperature rises and you or someone you care about may experience a heat-related illness.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Weather Service provide a list of warning signs and symptoms of heat illness:

Heat Cramps

Painful muscle cramps in the legs and abdomen may be the first sign of heat-related illness

Heat Exhaustion

Heat exhaustion symptoms include: Dizziness, thirst, heavy sweating, nausea, muscle cramps, fast weak pulse, and weakness.

Heat Stroke
Heat stroke is very serious medical emergency - Call 911 and seek medical attention immediatley!
Heat stroke symptoms include: throbbing headache, confusion, nausea, dizziness, excessive body temperature, rapid strong pulse, fainting, or loss of conciousness.
 
 

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Last updated: June 14, 2023

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