Heat Advisory issued August 22 at 10:24AM CDT until August 22 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
WHAT: Heat index values up to 112 expected.
WHERE: Coastal Aransas, Coastal Calhoun, Coastal Kleberg, Coastal
Nueces, Coastal Refugio, Coastal San Patricio, Inland Calhoun,
Inland Kleberg, Inland Nueces, Inland Refugio, Inland San Patricio,
and Victoria Counties.
WHEN: Until 7 PM CDT this evening.
IMPACTS: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
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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.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.