Non-Precipitation Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Brownsville, TX
Issued by NWS Brownsville, TX
217 WWUS74 KBRO 080925 NPWBRO URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Brownsville TX 425 AM CDT Wed May 8 2024 TXZ250-251-253>255-353-090000- /O.CON.KBRO.HT.Y.0001.240508T1800Z-240509T0000Z/ Brooks-Inland Kenedy-Southern Hidalgo-Inland Willacy-Inland Cameron-Northern Hidalgo- Including the cities of Harlingen, McAllen, Mission, Raymondville, Brownsville, Pharr, San Manuel, Falfurrias, Edinburg, Weslaco, and Sarita 425 AM CDT Wed May 8 2024 ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 114 expected. * WHERE...Brooks, Inland Cameron, Inland Kenedy, Inland Willacy, Northern Hidalgo, and Southern Hidalgo Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives, neighbors, workers, and the elderly. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit exercise and strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Death is possible to unprepared people and pets. && $$ Garcia