Issued: Fri Jul 31 | 11:06 PM
In effect for: Victoria; Jim Wells; Inland Kleberg; Inland Nueces; Inland San Patricio; Coastal Aransas; Inland Refugio; Inland Calhoun; Coastal Kleberg; Coastal Nueces; Coastal San Patricio; Coastal Refugio; Coastal Calhoun
Severe: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
* WHAT…Peak heat index values between 110 and 115 degrees expected
this afternoon.
* WHERE…Coastal Aransas, Coastal Calhoun, Coastal Kleberg, Coastal
Nueces, Coastal Refugio, Coastal San Patricio, Inland Calhoun,
Inland Kleberg, Inland Nueces, Inland Refugio, Inland San Patricio,
Jim Wells, and Victoria Counties.
* WHEN…From noon to 7 PM CDT Saturday.
* 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.
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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