Extreme Heat Warning Issued
From
City of Hawley
Sent
Sun, Aug 23 @ 11:23am
Description
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 23 at 11:15AM CDT until August 24 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures of 105 to 109 expected.
For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with
temperatures of 109 to 111 expected.
* WHERE...Callahan, Fisher, Haskell, Jones, Nolan, Shackelford,
Taylor, and Throckmorton Counties.
* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the
Extreme Heat Warning, from 1 PM to 7 PM CDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high
humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
A Heat Advisory means that hot weather conditions are occurring or
expected. This will create a situation in which heat illnesses are
possible.
Never, ever, leave children or pets alone in enclosed vehicles, not
even for a few minutes. Car interiors can reach lethal temperatures
in a matter of minutes.
Stay indoors and seek air-conditioned buildings. Drink water more
than usual, and avoid dehydrating alcoholic, sugary, or caffeinated
drinks. Dress for the heat by wearing lightweight and light colored
clothing. Eat small meals and eat more often. Monitor those with a
higher vulnerability to heat, including small children. Check in on
family, friends, and neighbors, especially the elderly. If engaging
in outdoor activity, take longer and more frequent breaks and avoid
the hottest parts of the day.
This notification was posted by City of Hawley. City of Hawley is solely responsible for this notification and unless specifically indicated, no other community or individual utilizing Savvy Citizen is sponsoring, responsible for, or endorsing this notification.
