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City of Ferris
Tuesday July 17th, 2018 :: 03:10 a.m. CDT

Alert

Heat Advisory until 07:00PM Wednesday

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Heat Advisory, which is in effect from noon today to 7 PM CDT Wednesday.

* TEMPERATURES...High temperatures ranging from 103 to 105 are possible each afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Very hot temperatures will increase the risk of heat related illnesses.

* AFFECTED AREAS: TARRANT ... PARKER ... WISE ... DALLAS ... DENTON ... HOOD ... HILL ... BOSQUE ... SOMERVELL ... COLLIN ... JOHNSON ... MCLENNAN ... ELLIS

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. 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 911.

Address/Location
City of Ferris
100 Town Plaza
Ferris, TX 75125

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 972-544-2110

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Alert Details

Severity:
Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Heat Advisory

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