00:00You're sitting in a cap and gown, no shade, no breeze, and the ceremony hasn't even started yet.
00:05That's the reality for a lot of graduations, where heat, not rain, can be the biggest risk.
00:09These ceremonies can stretch for hours outdoors, often in direct sun.
00:13And those caps and gowns, they trap heat, making it harder for your body to cool itself down.
00:18If temperatures climb or humidity kicks in, your risk of dehydration and heat-related illness goes up quickly.
00:24And this isn't something that takes all day.
00:26Symptoms can hit fast, dizziness, headaches, nausea, and without a break or water, it can turn into heat exhaustion or
00:32even heat stroke.
00:33It's not just students either.
00:35Families sitting in the sun for long stretches face the same conditions.
00:38So before you settle in, plan ahead.
00:40Hydrate early and keep drinking water.
00:42Look for shade when you can.
00:44And if you start to feel off, don't wait.
00:46Step away and cool down.
00:47It's a day you've been waiting for.
00:49Just make sure the heat doesn't take away from it.
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