Heat Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
102 PM CDT Sun Sep 24 2023

TXZ251>255-351-353>355-242300-
/O.NEW.KBRO.HT.Y.0055.230924T1802Z-230924T2300Z/
Inland Kenedy-Starr-Southern Hidalgo-Inland Willacy-
Inland Cameron-Coastal Kenedy-Northern Hidalgo-Coastal Willacy-
Coastal Cameron-
Including the cities of Sarita, Rio Grande City, Roma, McAllen,
Edinburg, Pharr, Mission, Weslaco, Raymondville, Brownsville,
Harlingen, San Manuel, Port Mansfield, Port Isabel,
and Laguna Vista
102 PM CDT Sun Sep 24 2023

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values from 111 to 114.

* WHERE...Hidalgo, Inland Kenedy, Starr, Inland Willacy, Inland
  Cameron, Coastal Kenedy, Coastal Willacy, and Coastal Cameron
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Persistently high dewpoint temperatures in
  the upper 70s F are contributing to elevated heat index values.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. 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.

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