Watches, Warnings & Advisories



One product issued by NWS for: 3 Miles WSW Dallas TX

Excessive Heat Warning

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
212 AM CDT Fri Jun 28 2024

TXZ091>094-102>105-117>121-131>134-281515-
/O.UPG.KFWD.HT.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240629T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KFWD.EH.W.0002.240628T1700Z-240629T0000Z/
Montague-Cooke-Grayson-Fannin-Wise-Denton-Collin-Hunt-Parker-
Tarrant-Dallas-Rockwall-Kaufman-Hood-Somervell-Johnson-Ellis-
Including the cities of Briar, Gainesville, Bowie, Decatur, Fort
Worth, Frisco, Dallas, Midlothian, Flower Mound, Commerce,
Arlington, Nocona, Lewisville, Oak Trail Shores, Granbury,
Sherman, Heath, Denison, McKinney, Allen, Carrollton,
Weatherford, Cleburne, Kaufman, Waxahachie, Bonham, Bridgeport,
Rockwall, Burleson, Terrell, Forney, Ennis, Glen Rose, Plano,
Greenville, and Denton
212 AM CDT Fri Jun 28 2024

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 109
  expected.

* WHERE...A portion of north central Texas.

* WHEN...From noon today to 7 PM CDT this evening.

* 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. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended
vehicles.

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.

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