Weather Alert Watch
Moderate Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory for Cleburne; Clay; Randolph +7 more

What: Heat index values up to 102 expected. Impacts: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Where: Barbour, Bullock, Chambers, Clay, Cleburne, Lee, Macon, Pike, Randolph, and Russell Counties. When: From 7 AM to 9 PM CDT Saturday.

ALCleburne; Clay; Randolph; Chambers; Macon; Bullock; Lee; Russell; Pike; Barbour

Official alert brief

WHAT

Heat index values up to 102 expected.

WHERE

Barbour, Bullock, Chambers, Clay, Cleburne, Lee, Macon, Pike, Randolph, and Russell Counties.

WHEN

From 7 AM to 9 PM CDT Saturday.

IMPACTS

Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Instructions

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 stoke. 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 9 1 1.