Heat Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 1139 AM CDT Sun Aug 18 2019 ...Heat Advisory In Effect Until 7 PM... .Very humid and hot air spreading across the coastal areas surrounding parts of Galveston Bay. TXZ214-238-338-438-190000- /O.NEW.KHGX.HT.Y.0012.190818T1639Z-190819T0000Z/ Chambers-Coastal Galveston-Galveston Island and Bolivar Peninsula- Inland Galveston- Including the cities of Anahuac, Dickinson, Friendswood, Galveston, La Marque, League City, Mont Belvieu, Old River-Winfree, Stowell, Texas City, and Winnie 1139 AM CDT Sun Aug 18 2019 ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston has issued a Heat Advisory, which is in effect until 7 PM CDT this evening. * EVENT...Dangerous heat today with heat indices of 109-114. * TIMING...Through 7 PM. * IMPACT...Life threatening heat. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. 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 911. Each year...a number of fatalities occur nationwide due to children accidentally being left in vehicles during the summer months. In the past dozen years...500 children have died due to hyperthermia after being left in or gaining access to cars. Never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle not even for a minute. Remember...beat the heat...check the backseat. && $$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 1139 AM CDT Sun Aug 18 2019 ...Heat Advisory In Effect Until 7 PM... .Very humid and hot air spreading across the coastal areas surrounding parts of Galveston Bay. TXZ214-238-338-438-190000- /O.NEW.KHGX.HT.Y.0012.190818T1639Z-190819T0000Z/ Chambers-Coastal Galveston-Galveston Island and Bolivar Peninsula- Inland Galveston- Including the cities of Anahuac, Dickinson, Friendswood, Galveston, La Marque, League City, Mont Belvieu, Old River-Winfree, Stowell, Texas City, and Winnie 1139 AM CDT Sun Aug 18 2019 ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston has issued a Heat Advisory, which is in effect until 7 PM CDT this evening. * EVENT...Dangerous heat today with heat indices of 109-114. * TIMING...Through 7 PM. * IMPACT...Life threatening heat. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible...reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. To reduce risk during outdoor work...the occupational safety and health administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency - call 911. Each year...a number of fatalities occur nationwide due to children accidentally being left in vehicles during the summer months. In the past dozen years...500 children have died due to hyperthermia after being left in or gaining access to cars. Never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle not even for a minute. Remember...beat the heat...check the backseat. && $$
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX 145 PM CDT Sun Aug 18 2019 TXZ171>173-183-191>194-202>209-217>225-228-190000- Llano-Burnet-Williamson-Val Verde-Hays-Travis-Bastrop-Lee-Kinney- Uvalde-Medina-Bexar-Comal-Guadalupe-Caldwell-Fayette-Maverick- Zavala-Frio-Atascosa-Wilson-Karnes-Gonzales-De Witt-Lavaca-Dimmit- Including the cities of Llano, Burnet, Georgetown, Del Rio, San Marcos, Austin, Bastrop, Giddings, Bracketville, Uvalde, Hondo, San Antonio, New Braunfels, Seguin, Lockhart, La Grange, Eagle Pass, Crystal City, Pearsall, Pleasanton, Floresville, Karnes City, Gonzales, Cuero, Halletsville, and Carrizo Springs 145 PM CDT Sun Aug 18 2019 ...ELEVATED HEAT INDEX VALUES THIS AFTERNOON... Heat index values will reach 105 to 108 degrees in many areas this afternoon. A few locations along the Rio Grande and Coastal Plains could briefly reach heat index values near 110 degrees. Heat index values and temperatures will remain elevated again Monday and Tuesday afternoons. It is encouraged to take appropriate precautions to prevent heat related illnesses. Plan strenuous outdoor activities during the early morning or late evening. Drink plenty of water, wear light weight and light colored clothing, and take frequent breaks from the heat. Young children, elderly, and pets should never be left unattended in parked vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true during warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. $$
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX 145 PM CDT Sun Aug 18 2019 TXZ171>173-183-191>194-202>209-217>225-228-190000- Llano-Burnet-Williamson-Val Verde-Hays-Travis-Bastrop-Lee-Kinney- Uvalde-Medina-Bexar-Comal-Guadalupe-Caldwell-Fayette-Maverick- Zavala-Frio-Atascosa-Wilson-Karnes-Gonzales-De Witt-Lavaca-Dimmit- Including the cities of Llano, Burnet, Georgetown, Del Rio, San Marcos, Austin, Bastrop, Giddings, Bracketville, Uvalde, Hondo, San Antonio, New Braunfels, Seguin, Lockhart, La Grange, Eagle Pass, Crystal City, Pearsall, Pleasanton, Floresville, Karnes City, Gonzales, Cuero, Halletsville, and Carrizo Springs 145 PM CDT Sun Aug 18 2019 ...ELEVATED HEAT INDEX VALUES THIS AFTERNOON... Heat index values will reach 105 to 108 degrees in many areas this afternoon. A few locations along the Rio Grande and Coastal Plains could briefly reach heat index values near 110 degrees. Heat index values and temperatures will remain elevated again Monday and Tuesday afternoons. It is encouraged to take appropriate precautions to prevent heat related illnesses. Plan strenuous outdoor activities during the early morning or late evening. Drink plenty of water, wear light weight and light colored clothing, and take frequent breaks from the heat. Young children, elderly, and pets should never be left unattended in parked vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true during warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. $$