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City of Ballinger, Texas Emergency Alert System
Tuesday August 6th, 2024 :: 12:25 p.m. CDT

Advisory

Heat Advisory until 07:00PM Thursday

* WHAT...Temperatures between 105 and 109.

* WHERE...The Big Country, Concho Valley, and Heartland.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 7 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

* AFFECTED AREAS: FISHER ... NOLAN ... STERLING ... COKE ... RUNNELS ... IRION ... TOM GREEN ... CONCHO ... HASKELL ... THROCKMORTON ... JONES ... SHACKELFORD ... TAYLOR ... CALLAHAN ... COLEMAN ... BROWN ... MCCULLOCH ... SAN SABA

Instructions:

A Heat Advisory means that hot weather conditions are occurring or expected. This will create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible. Never, ever, leave children or pets alone in enclosed vehicles, not even for a few minutes. Car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Heat stroke can be DEADLY. Treat it as an emergency and call 9 1 1. Stay indoors and seek air-conditioned buildings. Drink water more than usual, and avoid dehydrating alcoholic, sugary, or caffeinated drinks. Dress for the heat by wearing lightweight and light colored clothing. Eat small meals and eat more often. Monitor those with a higher vulnerability to heat, including small children. Check in on family, friends, and neighbors, especially the elderly. If engaging in outdoor activity, take longer and more frequent breaks and avoid the hottest parts of the day.

Address/Location
City of Ballinger, Texas Emergency Alert System
700 Railroad Ave
Ballinger, TX 76821

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 325-365-3511

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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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