Full Notification

* WHAT...For the Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 114. For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility of 1/4 mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Austin, Colorado, Fort Bend, Inland Harris, Montgomery, Waller, Washington, and Wharton Counties.

* WHEN...For the Excessive Heat Warning, until 10 PM CDT this evening. For the Dense Fog Advisory, from 7 AM to 10 AM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

* AFFECTED AREAS: WASHINGTON ... MONTGOMERY ... COLORADO ... AUSTIN ... WALLER ... INLAND HARRIS ... WHARTON ... FORT BEND

Instructions:

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. 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. Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.