South Carolina’s Heat Risk Hotspots

South Carolina’s sweltering summer is hitting hard — with Richland, Horry, Greenville, Charleston, and Lexington counties bearing the brunt of heat-related hospitalizations. It’s not just population density that matters; age, health, and lack of air conditioning make some residents far more vulnerable. Outdoor workers like construction crews and postal carriers face heightened risks, especially when humidity blocks the body’s cooling sweat mechanism. From early warning signs like heat cramps to life-threatening heat stroke — marked by confusion, rapid pulse, and unconsciousness — the stakes are real. Health officials urge immediate action if symptoms appear: move to cool air, apply wet cloths, and hydrate. Prevention is key — avoid outdoor exertion during peak heat, seek AC, and never leave kids or pets in parked cars. Remember, the state’s record 113°F was set back in June 2012 — and it’s not a record we want to break. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8a5b80c9af2f838e