Central Ohio heat wave raises concerns for children, elderly

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- With a heat wave on its way to central Ohio, doctors are asking people to pay attention to themselves and their loved ones, especially young kids and the elderly.

Feels-like temperatures are expected to hit 100 degrees over the next few days. This extreme heat is the norm in July, but it’s rarer in late August.

Dr. Ryan Squier, an emergency room physician with OhioHealth, said not being used to the heat can make it more dangerous for people.

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