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City of Sweetwater, TX
Friday August 23rd, 2024 :: 12:24 a.m. CDT

Alert

Excessive Heat Warning until 09:00PM Friday

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 110 degrees expected.

* WHERE...Callahan, Fisher, Haskell, Jones, Nolan, Shackelford, Taylor, and Throckmorton Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 9 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

* AFFECTED AREAS: FISHER ... NOLAN ... HASKELL ... THROCKMORTON ... JONES ... SHACKELFORD ... TAYLOR ... CALLAHAN

Instructions:

An Excessive Heat Warning means that dangerously hot weather conditions are occurring or expected. This will create a DANGEROUS SITUATION in which heat illnesses are likely. Recognize the signs and symptoms of heat-related illness. Early signs include thirst and muscle cramps. Heat exhaustion may include: cool, moist, pale skin; headache; dizziness; weakness or exhaustion; and nausea. The most serious illness is heat stroke, which may include: vomiting; confusion; throbbing headache; decreased alertness or loss of consciousness; high body temperature (above 105 degrees); hot, dry skin; rapid, weak pulse; rapid, shallow breathing; and seizures. Heat stroke can be DEADLY. Treat it as an emergency and call 9 1 1.

Address/Location
City of Sweetwater, TX
900 E Broadway Ave
Sweetwater, TX 79556

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 325-235-4304

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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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