Excessive Heat Warning until 09:00PM Sunday
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 106 degrees and heat index values up to 112.
* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast and south central Texas.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.
* AFFECTED AREAS: MONTAGUE ... COOKE ... GRAYSON ... FANNIN ... LAMAR ... JACK ... WISE ... DENTON ... COLLIN ... HUNT ... DELTA ... HOPKINS ... PALO PINTO ... PARKER ... TARRANT ... DALLAS ... ROCKWALL ... KAUFMAN ... VAN ZANDT ... RAINS ... HOOD ... SOMERVELL ... JOHNSON ... ELLIS ... HENDERSON ... BOSQUE ... HILL ... NAVARRO ... FREESTONE ... ANDERSON ... BELL ... MCLENNAN ... FALLS ... LIMESTONE ... LEON ... MILAM ... ROBERTSON
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.
Address/Location
City of Richland Hills
3200 Diana Dr
Richland Hills, TX 76118
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 817-616-3800
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP RICHLAND followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Excessive Heat Warning