Effective: 3:41 PM on 07/17/2018
Expires: 7:00 PM on 07/18/2018
Alert:
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT ALONG THE I-35 CORRIDOR THROUGH
WEDNESDAY...
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued an
Excessive Heat Watch, which is in effect from Thursday afternoon
through Friday evening.
* TEMPERATURES...High temperatures ranging from 103 to 107 are
possible each afternoon.
* Impacts...Very hot temperatures will increase the risk of heat
related illnesses.
Instructions: Be sure to check on persons with health problems and the
elderly...as they are the most susceptible to heat exhaustion and
heat stroke. Never leave young children or pets in an enclosed
vehicle...even for a short time...as temperatures can quickly
rise to life threatening levels.
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.
An Excessive Heat Watch means that a prolonged period of
dangerously hot and humid weather is anticipated. Afternoon heat
indices in excess of 110 degre
Target Area: Bosque; Collin; Cooke; Dallas; Denton; Ellis; Grayson; Hill; Hood; Johnson; McLennan; Montague; Parker; Somervell; Tarrant; Wise
Forecast Office: NWS Dallas-Fort Worth (Dallas - Forth Worth)