OHIO — With temperatures approaching 90 degrees this week, Ohioans could see new weather records.

At the same time, some counties in the northeastern part of the state are under an Air Quality Advisory.

What You Need To Know

  • High temperatures and air quality can play a serious role in your health

  • With Memorial Day weekend coming up, health experts are urging everyone to prepare

  • Doctors said it's a good time to make sure your air conditioner is running properly and to change air filters in your home and car

  • Stay hydrated and avoid or limit alcohol to prevent dehydration

This can be a dangerous combination for people with preexisting conditions and unhealthy for sensitive groups.

Health experts are reminding everyone to plan ahead.

Memorial Day weekend is coming up and with so many people enjoying the outdoors, experts said it’s important to be careful when it comes to your health.

Of course, apply plenty of sunblock, but there are other ways to be prepared.

Allergy season in general can be difficult, and when high heat and humidity come into the mix, doctors said it’s not the time to take chances.

It can be especially dangerous for people with cardiac and pulmonary issues, obesity, children and elderly populations.

The high heat can impact blood pressure and can easily cause dehydration. 

It doesn’t take much to make you feel dizzy or short of breath.

Experts say if your body just doesn’t feel right, get inside.

If the allergens become too much, you can always put on a mask.

Make sure your air conditioning is working in your home and car.

“It’s also a great time now to change those filters in your HVAC system in your house, using a HEPA filter is best because that will filter out the most amount of particles and also to change your filter in your car,” said Dr. Loren Wold with the Ohio State University College of Medicine.

“The best thing you can do is reduce your time outside if you’re feeling those symptoms, shortness of breath, throat irritations, those kinds of things, just reduce your time outside. When it’s this hot too it can have an effect as well,” said Greene County Public Health Public Information Office Laurie Fox.

When it’s hot, experts also said it’s important to stay hydrated and don’t wait until you’re thirsty to start drinking water.

Avoiding and limiting alcohol can also help you stay healthy in high temperatures.

This is also the time of year when health experts are urging you to"‘Look Before You Lock" and double-check your car to make sure you’re not leaving kids or pets behind.