Full Notification

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 degrees expected.

* WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hurricane Beryl has left millions across Southeast Texas without power and without access to proper cooling. Residents without power should be mindful of the heat and take precautions now.

* AFFECTED AREAS: TRINITY ... WALKER ... SAN JACINTO ... POLK ... MONTGOMERY ... NORTHERN LIBERTY ... INLAND HARRIS ... CHAMBERS ... WHARTON ... FORT BEND ... INLAND MATAGORDA ... INLAND BRAZORIA ... INLAND GALVESTON ... SOUTHERN LIBERTY ... COASTAL HARRIS ... 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. 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.