Excessive Heat Warning Issued
From
Taft
Sent
Tue, Aug 20 @ 3:32pm
Description
Excessive Heat Warning issued August 20 at 3:28PM CDT until August 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
* WHAT...For the first Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot
conditions with heat index values up to 118. For the second
Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index
values up to 115 expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Kleberg, Coastal Nueces, Coastal San Patricio,
Inland Kleberg, Inland Nueces, and Inland San Patricio Counties.
* WHEN...For the first Excessive Heat Warning, until 8 PM CDT this
evening. For the second Excessive Heat Warning, from noon to 8 PM
CDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.
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