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City of Ferris
Saturday June 29th, 2024 :: 02:03 p.m. CDT

Alert

Heat Advisory until 07:00PM Sunday

* WHAT...For the Excessive Heat Warning Saturday, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 110 to 112. For the Heat Advisory Sunday, heat index values up to 109 expected.

* WHERE...North and Eastern Central Texas.

* WHEN...For the Excessive Heat Warning, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT Sunday.

* 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: MONTAGUE ... COOKE ... GRAYSON ... FANNIN ... LAMAR ... YOUNG ... JACK ... WISE ... DENTON ... COLLIN ... HUNT ... DELTA ... HOPKINS ... PALO PINTO ... PARKER ... TARRANT ... DALLAS ... ROCKWALL ... KAUFMAN ... VAN ZANDT ... RAINS ... HOOD ... SOMERVELL ... JOHNSON ... ELLIS ... HENDERSON ... BOSQUE ... HILL ... NAVARRO ... FREESTONE ... ANDERSON ... MCLENNAN ... LIMESTONE ... LEON

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. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. 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.

Address/Location
City of Ferris
114 S Central St
Ferris, TX 75125

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 972-544-2110

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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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