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Kingsville Police Department
Tuesday June 20th, 2023 :: 03:02 p.m. CDT

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Excessive Heat Warning issued June 20 at 2:51PM CDT until June 21 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX

Excessive Heat Warning issued June 20 at 2:51PM CDT until June 21 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
 
La Salle; McMullen; Live Oak; Bee; Goliad; Victoria; Webb; Duval; Jim Wells; Inland Kleberg; Inland Nueces; Inland San Patricio; Inland Refugio; Inland Calhoun; Coastal Kleberg; Coastal Nueces
 
* WHAT...For the first Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115. For the second Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 119 expected.
 
* WHERE...Portions of south Texas.
 
* WHEN...For the first Excessive Heat Warning, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the second Excessive Heat Warning, from noon to 8 PM CDT Wednesday.
 
* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.
 
 
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.

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
Kingsville Police Department
1700 E King
Kingsville, TX 78363

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 361-592-4311

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Alert Details

Severity:
Extreme - Extraordinary threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
General emergency and public safety
Event:
Severe Weather Warning

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