TX WFO HOUSTON/GALVESTON Warnings, Watches, and Advisories

WFO HOUSTON/GALVESTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, July 10, 2022

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HEAT ADVISORY

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX

359 AM CDT Sun Jul 10 2022

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS

AFTERNOON TO 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with air temperatures up 105

and heat index values up to 112 expected.

* WHERE...Walker, Washington, Grimes, Colorado and Austin

Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 PM to 8 PM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly

increase the potential for heat related illnesses,

particularly for those working or participating in outdoor

activities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when

possible. 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.

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO

8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot...