Temperatures have been brutal Monday and are supposed to get worse Tuesday. Here's the lovely forecast from the National Weather Service office in Raleigh (this site is worth cruising around if you're interested in the weather or have kids who are ... lots of information).

Children and infants, along with the elderly, are at the highest risk of suffering from heat-related illness so it's especially important to watch them closely if you're outside this week. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that you dress infants and children in cool, loose clothing and shade their heads and faces with hats or an umbrella.

Signs of heat exhaustion are heavy sweating, paleness, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, headache, nauea or vomiting and fainting. Read more about the signs of heat exhaustion and what to do by clicking here.

Looking for something to do?

Some of the area's seasonal pools and spraygrounds, believe it or not, will be shutting down for the summer next week. But they're all still open ... might be the time to visit a new one. Here's the list.

Many of the activities on the Triangle Free Family Fun Guide are free.

And some of the theaters are offering free movies Tuesday, though I'm guessing they'll be packed.

Stay cool!