Full Notification

* WHAT...Unusually early heat with near-record high temperatures and heat index values to around 105 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Texas.

* WHEN...From noon to 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to being considerably hotter than typical for early May, the threat will be amplified by the lack of acclimation to this level of heat.

* AFFECTED AREAS: BURLESON ... BRAZOS ... WASHINGTON ... GRIMES ... MONTGOMERY ... NORTHERN LIBERTY ... COLORADO ... AUSTIN ... WALLER ... INLAND HARRIS ... CHAMBERS ... WHARTON ... FORT BEND ... INLAND JACKSON ... INLAND MATAGORDA ... INLAND BRAZORIA ... INLAND GALVESTON ... SOUTHERN LIBERTY ... COASTAL HARRIS ... COASTAL JACKSON ... COASTAL MATAGORDA ... COASTAL BRAZORIA ... COASTAL GALVESTON ... MATAGORDA ISLANDS ... BRAZORIA ISLANDS ... GALVESTON ISLAND ... BOLIVAR PENINSULA

Instructions:

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. 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.