Excessive Heat Warning until 10:00PM Saturday
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with maximum heat index values of 113 or higher.
* WHERE...Fort Bend, Inland Brazoria, Inland Galveston, Coastal Brazoria, Coastal Galveston, Galveston Island and Bolivar Peninsula Counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.
* AFFECTED AREAS: FORT BEND ... INLAND BRAZORIA ... INLAND GALVESTON ... COASTAL BRAZORIA ... COASTAL GALVESTON ... 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.
Address/Location
City of Simonton
35011 Farm to Market 1093
Simonton, TX 77476
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 281-533-9809
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP SIMONTON 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