Non-Precipitation Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX
Issued by NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX
089 WWUS74 KEWX 221132 NPWEWX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX 632 AM CDT Wed May 22 2024 TXZ217>220-228-230000- /O.CON.KEWX.HT.Y.0001.240522T1800Z-240523T0000Z/ Maverick-Zavala-Frio-Atascosa-Dimmit- Including the cities of Pearsall, Carrizo Springs, Pleasanton, Eagle Pass, and Crystal City 632 AM CDT Wed May 22 2024 ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Max heat index values 108 to 112 expected. * WHERE...Atascosa, Dimmit, Frio, Maverick, and Zavala Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. 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. 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. && $$ RUNYEN