Full Notification

* WHAT...High temperatures up to 100 to 105 degrees and/or heat index values up to 108 degrees expected.

* WHERE...Northern Liberty, Inland Harris, Wharton and Fort Bend Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 5 AM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.

* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTHERN LIBERTY ... INLAND HARRIS ... CHAMBERS ... WHARTON ... FORT BEND ... INLAND JACKSON ... INLAND MATAGORDA ... INLAND BRAZORIA ... INLAND GALVESTON ... SOUTHERN LIBERTY ... COASTAL HARRIS ... COASTAL JACKSON ... COASTAL MATAGORDA ... COASTAL BRAZORIA ... COASTAL GALVESTON ... MATAGORDA ISLANDS ... BRAZORIA ISLANDS ... 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.