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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1257 PM CDT Wed Jun 5 2024

TXZ250-251-253>255-353-060100-
/O.UPG.KBRO.HT.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-240606T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.EH.W.0007.240605T1757Z-240606T0100Z/
Brooks-Inland Kenedy-Southern Hidalgo-Inland Willacy-Inland
Cameron-Northern Hidalgo-
Including the cities of McAllen, Harlingen, Mission, Brownsville,
Edinburg, Falfurrias, Sarita, Pharr, Weslaco, San Manuel, and
Raymondville
1257 PM CDT Wed Jun 5 2024

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 120.

* WHERE...Brooks, Inland Cameron, Inland Kenedy, Inland Willacy,
  Northern Hidalgo, and Southern Hidalgo Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

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 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.

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.

Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

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TXZ248-249-252-351-354-355-060100-
/O.CON.KBRO.HT.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-240606T0100Z/
Zapata-Jim Hogg-Starr-Coastal Kenedy-Coastal Willacy-Coastal
Cameron-
Including the cities of Hebbronville, Port Mansfield, Port
Isabel, Roma, Laguna Vista, Rio Grande City, and Zapata
1257 PM CDT Wed Jun 5 2024

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 115.

* WHERE...Coastal Cameron, Coastal Kenedy, Coastal Willacy, Jim
  Hogg, Starr, and Zapata Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

&&

$$

Katz