Maine Will Hit 100 Degrees This Week! Here Are Tips To Keep Cool

Hey Maine, hot enough for ya?

We are about to be thrown smack dab in the middle of some pretty extreme heat and humidity, that will be rearing its ugly head for the next couple of days.

Tuesday in particular, will see temps hit 100 degrees, with a heat index that WABI TV 5's Todd Simcox described as "oppressive"

There won't be much relief at night either, because it won't drop below 70 degrees, which can make for a very uncomfortable night of sleep.

If you don't have to be outdoors for long periods of time the next few days, it would probably be best to stay cool, and of course, stay hydrated as well. Keep your eye on pets, and elderly folks as well. And if you have access to a pool, or lake, by all means, take a dip!

With the thought of sweating to death firmly in mind, there are ways to make getting through the day a little less unpleasant.

In this helpful video there are several great tips to keep cool, including:

• Closing your windows in the morning
• Cooling down a room with a wet towel and wet floor
• Changing your bed linen
• Using ceiling fans
• Choosing the right clothing for sleeping
• Shutting off lights when not in use
• Drinking plenty of water
• Freezing a few bottles or other containers with water, and placing them in front of a fan, which will blow cool air throughout the room. a trick which I have successfully tried!

Use these tips and stay cool!