Experts warn, extreme heat and cannabis can be a dangerous mix this Fourth of July

As Central New Yorkers prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July with cookouts, fireworks and outdoor gatherings, health experts are warning that dangerous heat combined with cannabis use could increase the risk of dehydration and heat-related illness. The holiday weekend comes as Central New York experiences another stretch of high temperatures, prompting doctors to remind people that cannabis can affect the body's ability to recognize when it's becoming overheated or dehydrated. FULL STORY: https://cnycentral.com/news/local/exp... _______________ Visit https://www.cnycentral.com/ for the news that matters most to Central New Yorkers. Stay up to date with our social media: Facebook:   / cnycentral   Twitter:   / cnycentral   Instagram:   / cnycentral   WSTM and WSTQ are Syracuse-based stations, NBC and CW Television affiliates, owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. Sinclair also operates WTVH a CBS affiliate for Syracuse under a JSA/SSA agreement with Granite Broadcasting. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country today. #CNYCentral #WSTM #WSTQ #WTVH #Syracuse