Full Notification

* WHAT...For the Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 110. For the Heat Advisory, temperatures up to 105 and heat index values up to 109.

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

* WHEN...For the Excessive Heat Warning, until 9 PM CDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 1 PM to 8 PM CDT Saturday.

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

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

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.