Effective: 1:00 PM on 07/19/2018
Expires: 7:00 PM on 07/20/2018
Alert:
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT ALONG THE I-35 CORRIDOR THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
.EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING.
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 7 PM
CDT FRIDAY...
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued an
Excessive Heat Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM Thursday to
7 PM CDT Friday. The Excessive Heat Watch is no longer in effect.
* TEMPERATURES...High temperatures ranging from 103 to 108 are
possible each afternoon.
* Impacts...Very hot temperatures will increase the risk of heat
related illnesses.
Instructions: Be sure to check on persons with health problems and the
elderly...as they are the most susceptible to heat exhaustion and
heat stroke. Never leave young children or pets in an enclosed
vehicle...even for a short time...as temperatures can quickly
rise to life threatening levels.
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 light weight and loose fitting clothing when
possible and drink plenty of water.
An Excessive Heat Watch means that a prolonged period of
dangerously hot and humid weather is anticipated. Afternoon heat
indices in excess of 110 degrees or temperatures in excess of
105 degrees are forecast for at least two consecutive days. The
combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to
create a dangerous situation in which heat illnesses are
possible.
An Excessive Heat Warning means that a prolonged peri
Target Area: Bell; Bosque; Collin; Comanche; Cooke; Coryell; Dallas; Denton; Eastland; Ellis; Erath; Falls; Grayson; Hamilton; Hill; Hood; Jack; Johnson; Lampasas; McLennan; Mills; Montague; Palo Pinto; Parker; Rockwall; Somervell; Stephens; Tarrant; Wise; Young
Forecast Office: NWS Dallas-Fort Worth (Dallas - Forth Worth)