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Farmersville TX Police Department
Friday August 16th, 2024 :: 12:39 p.m. CDT

Advisory

Excessive Heat Warning until 09:00PM Saturday

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 111.

* WHERE...Portions of north and northeast Texas.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Saturday.

* 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: GRAYSON ... FANNIN ... LAMAR ... DENTON ... COLLIN ... HUNT ... DELTA ... HOPKINS ... TARRANT ... DALLAS ... ROCKWALL ... KAUFMAN ... VAN ZANDT ... RAINS

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
Farmersville TX Police Department
N Washington St
Farmersville, TX 75442

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 972-782-6141

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant 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:
Excessive Heat Warning

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