Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued June 18 at 1:09PM CDT until June 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Alert Description
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 119. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 113 expected. * WHERE...Bee, Coastal Aransas, Coastal Calhoun, Coastal Kleberg, Coastal Nueces, Coastal Refugio, Coastal San Patricio, Duval, Goliad, Inland Calhoun, Inland Kleberg, Inland Nueces, Inland Refugio, Inland San Patricio, Jim Wells, La Salle, Live Oak, McMullen, Victoria, and Webb Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Safety Instructions
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 and 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.