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City of Ballinger, Texas Emergency Alert System
Wednesday July 19th, 2023 :: 02:17 p.m. CDT

Advisory

Heat Advisory until 09:00PM Thursday

* WHAT...For the Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105. For the Heat Advisory, temperatures from 103 to 105 degrees.

* WHERE...Concho Valley and the eastern Big Country.

* WHEN...For the Excessive Heat Warning, until 9 PM CDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 9 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses to occur.

* AFFECTED AREAS: STERLING ... COKE ... RUNNELS ... IRION ... TOM GREEN ... CONCHO ... THROCKMORTON ... SHACKELFORD ... TAYLOR ... CALLAHAN ... COLEMAN ... MCCULLOCH

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 Ballinger, Texas Emergency Alert System
700 Railroad Ave
Ballinger, TX 76821

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 325-365-3511

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Alert Details

Severity:
Moderate - Possible 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:
Heat Advisory

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