Full Notification

...Heat Advisory In Effect For Much Of Southeast Texas On Monday Afternoon... .The heat returns on Monday with heat index values increasing to around 100 degrees by 11 AM and peaking between 108 and 112 degrees during the afternoon. The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston has issued a Heat Advisory, which is in effect from 1 PM to 7 PM CDT Monday.

* EVENT...Dangerous heat on Monday with heat indices of 108-112

* TIMING...Monday afternoon.

* IMPACT...Increased risk of heat-related illnesses including heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

* AFFECTED AREAS: COLORADO ... SAN JACINTO ... MONTGOMERY ... GRIMES ... TRINITY ... INLAND HARRIS ... POLK ... BRAZOS ... MADISON ... WASHINGTON ... HOUSTON ... BURLESON ... INLAND MATAGORDA ... WALKER ... WALLER ... INLAND JACKSON ... INLAND BRAZORIA ... AUSTIN ... FORT BEND ... WHARTON

Instructions:

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. Each year...a number of fatalities occur nationwide due to children accidentally being left in vehicles during the summer months. In the past dozen years...500 children have died due to hyperthermia after being left in or gaining access to cars. Never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle not even for a minute. Remember...beat the heat...check the backseat.