Heat Advisory issued September 3 at 10:32AM CDT until September 3 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 114 expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Cameron, Coastal Kenedy, Coastal Willacy, Inland
Cameron, Inland Kenedy, Inland Willacy, Southern Hidalgo, and Starr
Counties.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
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.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit exercise and strenuous activities to
early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat
exhaustion and heat stroke. Heat related illnesses increase
significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
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