Hottest day of the year causes multiple heat problems

The heat from the hottest day of the year took its toll across the area. Local EMS had their hands full responding to heat-related calls throughout the day. The Austin-Travis County EMS said they are seeing more calls this year than they did last year when it comes to the heat. They are urging those who go outside during this hot summer to be extra cautious.

Shoppers downtown are saying the heat is becoming too much. "I feel like I'm melting just more and more into the ground," said Chandler Wrincha.

After shopping for about an hour on the hottest day of the year, Wrincha said she spent more money in staying hydrated than anything else.

"I didn't think it would be this hot. The shade doesn't even help, it's just hot everywhere," said Wrincha.

The hottest day of the year was also taking a toll on those on the bus. A passenger on a cap metro bus passed out after the A/C went out.

"Definitely this last week our heat related calls have picked up," said Darren Noak a Captain with Austin- Travis county EMS.

In the past week Austin-Travis County EMS responded to 40 calls related to the heat with 8 of those happening before 3 p.m. on Monday.

"We're seeing a definite increase on the numbers today," said Noak.

With the rise in temperatures comes the rise in health risks, like heat exhaustion.

"Profuse sweating, dizzy, light headed, nausea, maybe some vomiting just not feeling right maybe feeling faint or something in that nature," said Noak about the symptoms for heat exhaustion.

If you're not careful the heat can even lead to a more serious issue, heat stroke "they're not making sense, slurring speech babbling words something to that nature," said Noak.

In this case Noak said you have to act quickly, "move them, cool them and call 911."

As temperatures remain high, Noak said so does the need to stay cool. Noak recommends you to drink plenty of water before you go outside, wear light clothing and limit your time outside if you can.