Despite a brief break in the humidity, don't be fooled into thinking the dog days of summer are behind us.

Dangerously warm conditions are in the forecast for our area over the next few days.Paul Walker, a senior meteorologist with AccuWeather, said the heat will begin to build today.By Friday, he said the area should begin to feel the humidity, with the high expected to reach 88.The mercury is expected to rise on the weekend, with temperatures expected to hit 92 both Saturday and Sunday, with nighttime temps hovering around 70 degrees, Walker said.Friday through Sunday will be a little hotter than normal for this time of year, he said.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heat kills more people than hurricanes, lightning, tornadoes, earthquakes and floods."It will be hot and humid those three days," Walker said. "People should be sure to drink plenty of water, take plenty of breaks, and try to stay out of the sun as much as possible."Barbara Kocher, a certified registered nurse practitioner at Blue Mountain Health System, said it's essential to drink extra fluid and avoid alcohol.Kocher said that in hot weather - especially during periods of heavy exercise - people should drink between 16 to 32 ounces of extra fluid an hour through a combination of fruit juices and sports drinks.They should also be selective in their choice of clothing, said Kocher, who noted that lightweight, light-colored clothing and hats should be worn in instances where people are exposed to the sun."Try to stay out of the sun," Kocher said. "If you have to, wear sunscreen to avoid sunburn."Kocher said having sunburn can affect the body's ability to cool itself.People should also schedule outdoor activities accordingly, and try to do them before noon, or in the evening hours, when the sun isn't so hot and the rays aren't quite as strong, she said.In addition, Kocher said people should stay indoors, and in an air-conditioned area.Who's at risk?While the heat can affect people of all ages, certain age ranges are more susceptible, Kocher said.She said the elderly are more susceptible to heat exhaustion and heat stroke, and should be monitored and checked on once or twice a day.In general, Kocher said people over the age of 65; children under the age of 4, and overweight people are more at risk for heat-related injuries.Kocher said it's important to recognize the symptoms of heat exhaustion versus heat stroke, as they are two different things.Heat exhaustion is your body's way of responding to excess loss of water and salt due to sweating, said Kocher, who added important warning signs include heavy sweating, muscle cramps, a feeling of weakness/headache, and nausea/vomiting.The more severe, life threatening condition is heat stroke, which Kocher said is your body's inability to control its own temperature. Warning sings are dizziness, nausea, confusion, dry skin, and a throbbing headache.This could lead to a person becoming unconscious, and body temperatures of more than 103 degrees can be life-threatening, said Kocher, who said people who experience this need to be cooled immediately by way of water or a cool tub.The Federal Emergency Management Agency is urging residents to review important safety information with the FEMA smartphone app.The FEMA app enables users to receive weather alerts from the National Weather Service and provides other emergency information.Susan Zeigler, administrator with the Carbon County Area Agency on Aging, said there are five senior centers within Carbon County.Zeigler said the centers are open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., are air-conditioned and provide a meal for a $2 donation. Those who wish to order a meal should call the day before so that one can be ordered, she said."I encourage Carbon County residents who are over the age of 60 to visit the senior centers to stay cool," Zeigler said. "Seniors should limit outdoor chores or activities to early in the morning and evening hours, drink plenty of water, (and) avoid high-sugared and caffeinated drinks."