Heat exhaustion vs heatstroke: How to tell the difference and what you should know

Heat-related illnesses are a concern as the country experiences high heat indices. In some areas, temperatures have reached up to 115 degrees.

Heat exhaustion and heatstroke are two illnesses that can occur when the body is exposed to severe heat. Both conditions require medical attention.

Further information on the differences between heat exhaustion and heatstroke, including symptoms and what to do, is available from local news sources such as KOSA CBS7.