Excessive Heat Warning until 09:00PM Friday
* WHAT...For the first Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with maximum temperatures up to 110. For the second Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with maximum temperatures up to 110.
* WHERE...Portions of south central Texas.
* WHEN...For the first Excessive Heat Warning, until 9 PM CDT this evening. For the second Excessive Heat Warning, from noon to 9 PM CDT Friday.
* 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: LLANO ... BURNET ... WILLIAMSON ... EDWARDS ... REAL ... KERR ... BANDERA ... GILLESPIE ... KENDALL ... BLANCO ... HAYS ... TRAVIS ... BASTROP ... LEE ... UVALDE ... MEDINA ... BEXAR ... COMAL ... GUADALUPE ... CALDWELL ... FAYETTE ... FRIO ... ATASCOSA ... WILSON ... KARNES ... GONZALES ... DE WITT ... LAVACA
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
Uvalde Police Department
964 W Main St
Uvalde, TX 78801
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 830-278-9147
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