 Temperatures are rising this week in eastern Kentucky with some daily highs reaching the mid-90s range. The Pike County Health Department has some helpful information on how to stay hydrated, watch for signs of heat stroke, and how to avoid the heat altogether. Public Health Director Tammy Riley gives us more details. We know it's going to be a hot week, so from a public health perspective what we recommend is, you know, this would not be a good week to go out in the middle of the day and have a vigorous rent. So try to do any necessary activities that must occur outdoors earlier in the morning when the temperatures are cooler. Also wear lighter clothing, lighter color clothing, lighter fabrics to accommodate the high temperatures. We would advise individuals to stay hydrated, drink lots of fluids and water, and then also, you know, as we would always recommend when exposed to direct sunlight, you know, wear and you'd like some walk to protect your skin. So there are some things you can do, avoid those outdoor activities and do our sunblock, stay hydrated, and think about your attire where appropriate clothing helps. Are you ready for a new school year? What better way to start a new school year off-right than with a new device on the network that keeps our students and teachers connected, Appalachian Wireless. Whether you need a new smartphone, wearable, or an iPad, we have your back-to-school solution. On AppalachianWireless.com, we're going to one of our 26 retail locations for our back-to-school deals that will help you show up and show out this school year. We are you. We are Appalachian Wireless. Due to the heat, some local establishments could function as cooling stations later in the week. Local officials will continue to monitor the weather to decide if said cooling stations are necessary at this time. Cooling stations are being considered that only in the event if temperatures get higher than expected, or where they're currently predicted, and the Department of Emergency Management typically manages those cooling stations to the city of Pikeville, typically the fire department through either fiscal court or city hall for the county and the city. But officials that need to manage those cooling stations are monitoring the weather. Reporting for Mountain Top News, I'm Nick Colum.