While the summer heat is welcome by most, it also can come with negative side effects if you are not properly taking care of yourself.

With a heatwave settling in for Humboldt, and temperatures hovering around the 30 degree mark, steps to ensure your safety should be taken.

Dave Mortensen of the Humboldt EMS says there are a few ways the heat can get to you.

"The three most common heat emergencies that we see are heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke," he said. "Heat stroke is the worst of the three."

Mortensen says that there are a couple of differences between heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

"Our body is sweating, the skin might be red or pale, but the biggest key there is the moist. As long as we are sweating or feeling icky or dizzy, we are probably in heat exhaustion."

He added that if your body is red, hot, dry and there is no sweat, heat stroke is more likely the case, with other symptoms including rapid and shallow breathing.

To avoid having the sun set you back while enjoying outdoor activities, Mortensen provided some words of advice.

"Drinking plenty of cool fluids throughout the day, avoid being outside during the hottest part of the day - that isn't always possible though," he explained. "Slow down your activities as it gets hotter. If you're working in the garden, take breaks in between and take frequent breaks in cool, shaded areas."

Environment Canada says that there is no real rain expected in the next week to 10 days, other than perhaps a pop-up thunderstorm or scattered showers.