Extreme Heat Warning for Williamson; Travis; Bastrop +3 more
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What: For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115 expected. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 112 expected. Impacts: Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause...
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Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children or pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. 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.
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* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115 expected. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 112 expected. * WHERE...Bastrop, Fayette, Lavaca, Lee, Travis, and Williamson Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 8 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight temperatures will stay in the 80s prompting a heat advisory to remain in effect through the overnight hours.
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Extreme Heat Warning issued July 22 at 9:07AM CDT until July 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Austin/San Antonio TX. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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