Signs of heat exhaustion to watch for this weekend

PORTLAND (WGME) -- When it gets this hot, it can be downright dangerous, and can lead to heat exhaustion, or worse, heat stroke.

Here's what the CDC says to look for:

• For heat exhaustion, the victim can feel faint or dizzy, and experience excessive sweating.
• Skin will be cool, pale, and clammy.
• The pulse will be rapid, but weak.
• There will also be some muscle cramping.

You'll need to work to cool the victim down quickly with air conditioning. Offer sips of water and cool wet wash cloths.

If it worsens to a heat stroke, it's a step up with a worse headache, but no sweating as the body fails to cool itself down.

The skin will be hot and dry, and the pulse will be stronger.

The victim may even lose consciousness.

If you experience these symptoms, it's an emergency.

Call 911.

While waiting for the ambulance, get the victim to air conditioning.

Fans are less effective if the heat index is in the upper 90s or higher.

In a heat stroke, body temperature can rise above 106 degrees in minutes.

Experts at the CDC say to not give the victim water at this point. They could be prone to vomiting.

If left untreated, heat stroke can lead to death or permanent disability.