Hot and muggy Thursday
Good Morning Augusta, its going to be dangerously hot outside again today,
be careful out there.
This morning it is partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a
chance of rain this afternoon. High of 90F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of
rain 40%.
Tonight it will be partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a
chance of rain. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
The readings outside right now, taken from my own weather instruments:
a relative humidity of 68% with a Dew Point of 64.3º F.
The temperature is 75.6ºF.
Presently we have Northeast winds between 5.4 mph and 8.9.3 mph.
Our Barometric pressure is 29.73/HPA 1006.7 and falling with a weather
graphic indicating rain.
UV is 1 out of 16, sunset will be at 8:26 PM with Moon Rise at 6:54 a.m.
Eastern Daylight Time, and the moon phase is Waxing Crescent.
We had no precipitation in this area overnight.
Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers with a great ceiling.
If you've ever had a sunburn or had the kids get one, you know that soothing
the effects of it is important. How do you do that?
Look at these 10 home remedies and try one, it might help.
1: Take a Bath.
Adding a few heaping tablespoons of baking soda to cool bath water makes a
sunburn-soothing remedy. Just keep your soaking time down to 15 to 20
minutes. If you soak any longer, you risk drying out your already
lizard-like skin. When you've emerged from the bath, resist the urge to
towel off. Instead air-dry, and don't wipe the baking soda off.
Oatmeal added to cool bathwater offers another wonderful relief for
sunburned skin. Fill up the bathtub with cool water--not cold water because
that can send the body into shock. Don't use bath salts, oils, or bubble
bath. Instead, scoop 1/2 to 1 cup oatmeal -- an ideal skin soother -- and
mix it in. Another option is to buy Aveeno, an oatmeal powder found in the
pharmacy. Follow the packet's directions. As with the baking soda, air-dry
your body and don't wipe the oatmeal off your skin.
2:Add some Aloe Vera.
The thick, gel-like juice of the aloe vera plant can take the sting and
redness out of a sunburn. Aloe vera causes blood vessels to constrict.
Luckily, this healing plant is available at your local nursery or even in
the grocery store's floral department. Simply slit open one of the broad
leaves and apply the gel directly to the burn. Apply five to six times per
day for several days.
3: Apply a Cool Compress
Soak a washcloth in cool water and apply it directly to the burned areas (do
not apply ice or an ice pack to sunburned skin) for several minutes,
rewetting the cloth often to keep it cool. Apply the compress multiple times
throughout the day as needed to relieve discomfort. You can also add a
soothing ingredient, such as baking soda or oatmeal, to the compress water.
Simply shake a bit of baking soda into the water before soaking the cloth.
Or wrap dry oatmeal in a cheesecloth or a piece of gauze and run water
through it. Then toss out the oatmeal and soak the compress in the oatmeal
water.
4: Drink Water
As the sun fried your skin, it also dehydrated it. Be sure to replenish
liquids by drinking plenty of water while recovering from a sunburn. Being
well hydrated will help burns heal better. You'll know you're hydrated when
your urine runs almost clear.
5: Cool Off With a Soak
Slipping into a tub of chilly water is a good way to cool the burn and ease
the sting, especially if the burn is widespread or on a hard-to-reach area
(such as your back). Avoid using soap, which can irritate and dry out the
skin. If you feel you must use soap, use a mild one, such as Dove or Aveeno
Bar, and rinse it off well. Definitely skip the washcloth, bath sponge, and
loofah. Afterward, pat your skin gently with a soft towel. If you're tempted
to linger in the tub for hours, skip the bath and take a cool shower,
instead. Ironically, soaking too long can cause or aggravate dry skin, which
can increase itching and peeling.
6: Moisturize
sun dries out the skin's surface and causes cells and blood vessels to leak,
causing even greater moisture loss. In addition, while cool baths and
compresses can make you feel better, they can also end up robbing moisture
from your injured skin. To prevent drying, apply moisturizer immediately
after your soak. For cooling relief of pain and dryness, chill the
moisturizer in the refrigerator before using.
7: Pat Down With Potatoes
plain old potato makes for a wonderful pain reliever. It's a time-tested
technique known throughout the world. Take two washed potatoes, cut them
into small chunks, and place them in a blender or food processor. Blend or
process until the potatoes are in liquid form. Add water if they look dry.
Pat the burned areas with the pulverized potatoes. Wait until the potatoes
dry, then take a cool shower. Another less messy method is to apply the mash
to a clean gauze and place on the burn. Change the dressing every hour.
Continue applying several times a day for a few days until the pain is
relieved.
8: Use Cornstarch
Sunburns often strike where skin meets bathing suit. Sensitive and
hard-to-reach spots you've neglected to smear with suntan lotion (along
bikini lines, underneath buttock cheeks, or around the breasts and armpits)
often fall victim. These burn spots then have to face daily irritation from
tight elastic in bras and underwear. To ease chafing, cover the burned area
with a dusting of cornstarch. Don't apply petroleum jelly or oils, which can
exacerbate the burn by blocking pores. If the burn is blistering, however,
don't apply anything.
9: Try a Topical Anesthetic
Topical anesthetics such as Solarcaine may offer some temporary relief from
pain and itching. Look for products that contain lidocaine, which is less
likely than some of the other topical anesthetics to cause an allergic
reaction. Because some people do have allergic reactions to such products,
test a small area of skin before using it all over. Topical anesthetics come
in both creams and sprays. The sprays are easier to apply to a sunburn,
especially when it is widespread. If you use one, avoid spraying it directly
onto the face. Instead, spray some onto gauze and gently dab it on your
face.
10: Take an OTC Pain Reliever
rescription pain relievers such as aspirin and ibuprofen can relieve pain
and cut the inflammation of a sunburn. Take with food as directed on the
bottle, and discontinue use if you develop stomach upset. If you can't
tolerate aspirin or ibuprofen, consider taking OTC acetaminophen, which can
help ease pain but won't relieve inflammation.
be careful out there.
This morning it is partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a
chance of rain this afternoon. High of 90F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of
rain 40%.
Tonight it will be partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a
chance of rain. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
The readings outside right now, taken from my own weather instruments:
a relative humidity of 68% with a Dew Point of 64.3º F.
The temperature is 75.6ºF.
Presently we have Northeast winds between 5.4 mph and 8.9.3 mph.
Our Barometric pressure is 29.73/HPA 1006.7 and falling with a weather
graphic indicating rain.
UV is 1 out of 16, sunset will be at 8:26 PM with Moon Rise at 6:54 a.m.
Eastern Daylight Time, and the moon phase is Waxing Crescent.
We had no precipitation in this area overnight.
Visibility is 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers with a great ceiling.
If you've ever had a sunburn or had the kids get one, you know that soothing
the effects of it is important. How do you do that?
Look at these 10 home remedies and try one, it might help.
1: Take a Bath.
Adding a few heaping tablespoons of baking soda to cool bath water makes a
sunburn-soothing remedy. Just keep your soaking time down to 15 to 20
minutes. If you soak any longer, you risk drying out your already
lizard-like skin. When you've emerged from the bath, resist the urge to
towel off. Instead air-dry, and don't wipe the baking soda off.
Oatmeal added to cool bathwater offers another wonderful relief for
sunburned skin. Fill up the bathtub with cool water--not cold water because
that can send the body into shock. Don't use bath salts, oils, or bubble
bath. Instead, scoop 1/2 to 1 cup oatmeal -- an ideal skin soother -- and
mix it in. Another option is to buy Aveeno, an oatmeal powder found in the
pharmacy. Follow the packet's directions. As with the baking soda, air-dry
your body and don't wipe the oatmeal off your skin.
2:Add some Aloe Vera.
The thick, gel-like juice of the aloe vera plant can take the sting and
redness out of a sunburn. Aloe vera causes blood vessels to constrict.
Luckily, this healing plant is available at your local nursery or even in
the grocery store's floral department. Simply slit open one of the broad
leaves and apply the gel directly to the burn. Apply five to six times per
day for several days.
3: Apply a Cool Compress
Soak a washcloth in cool water and apply it directly to the burned areas (do
not apply ice or an ice pack to sunburned skin) for several minutes,
rewetting the cloth often to keep it cool. Apply the compress multiple times
throughout the day as needed to relieve discomfort. You can also add a
soothing ingredient, such as baking soda or oatmeal, to the compress water.
Simply shake a bit of baking soda into the water before soaking the cloth.
Or wrap dry oatmeal in a cheesecloth or a piece of gauze and run water
through it. Then toss out the oatmeal and soak the compress in the oatmeal
water.
4: Drink Water
As the sun fried your skin, it also dehydrated it. Be sure to replenish
liquids by drinking plenty of water while recovering from a sunburn. Being
well hydrated will help burns heal better. You'll know you're hydrated when
your urine runs almost clear.
5: Cool Off With a Soak
Slipping into a tub of chilly water is a good way to cool the burn and ease
the sting, especially if the burn is widespread or on a hard-to-reach area
(such as your back). Avoid using soap, which can irritate and dry out the
skin. If you feel you must use soap, use a mild one, such as Dove or Aveeno
Bar, and rinse it off well. Definitely skip the washcloth, bath sponge, and
loofah. Afterward, pat your skin gently with a soft towel. If you're tempted
to linger in the tub for hours, skip the bath and take a cool shower,
instead. Ironically, soaking too long can cause or aggravate dry skin, which
can increase itching and peeling.
6: Moisturize
sun dries out the skin's surface and causes cells and blood vessels to leak,
causing even greater moisture loss. In addition, while cool baths and
compresses can make you feel better, they can also end up robbing moisture
from your injured skin. To prevent drying, apply moisturizer immediately
after your soak. For cooling relief of pain and dryness, chill the
moisturizer in the refrigerator before using.
7: Pat Down With Potatoes
plain old potato makes for a wonderful pain reliever. It's a time-tested
technique known throughout the world. Take two washed potatoes, cut them
into small chunks, and place them in a blender or food processor. Blend or
process until the potatoes are in liquid form. Add water if they look dry.
Pat the burned areas with the pulverized potatoes. Wait until the potatoes
dry, then take a cool shower. Another less messy method is to apply the mash
to a clean gauze and place on the burn. Change the dressing every hour.
Continue applying several times a day for a few days until the pain is
relieved.
8: Use Cornstarch
Sunburns often strike where skin meets bathing suit. Sensitive and
hard-to-reach spots you've neglected to smear with suntan lotion (along
bikini lines, underneath buttock cheeks, or around the breasts and armpits)
often fall victim. These burn spots then have to face daily irritation from
tight elastic in bras and underwear. To ease chafing, cover the burned area
with a dusting of cornstarch. Don't apply petroleum jelly or oils, which can
exacerbate the burn by blocking pores. If the burn is blistering, however,
don't apply anything.
9: Try a Topical Anesthetic
Topical anesthetics such as Solarcaine may offer some temporary relief from
pain and itching. Look for products that contain lidocaine, which is less
likely than some of the other topical anesthetics to cause an allergic
reaction. Because some people do have allergic reactions to such products,
test a small area of skin before using it all over. Topical anesthetics come
in both creams and sprays. The sprays are easier to apply to a sunburn,
especially when it is widespread. If you use one, avoid spraying it directly
onto the face. Instead, spray some onto gauze and gently dab it on your
face.
10: Take an OTC Pain Reliever
rescription pain relievers such as aspirin and ibuprofen can relieve pain
and cut the inflammation of a sunburn. Take with food as directed on the
bottle, and discontinue use if you develop stomach upset. If you can't
tolerate aspirin or ibuprofen, consider taking OTC acetaminophen, which can
help ease pain but won't relieve inflammation.
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