Full Notification

A Heat Advisory has been issued for Jackson, Matagorda, Wharton and Colorado counties today. Temperatures will rise into the middle to upper 90s, coupled with high humidity will yield peak heat indices between 105 and 109 degrees. The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston has issued a Heat Advisory, which is in effect from noon today to 8 PM CDT this evening.

* EVENT...Heat indices of 105 to 109 degrees possible.

* TIMING...Through early evening.

* IMPACT...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.

* AFFECTED AREAS: COLORADO ... INLAND MATAGORDA ... COASTAL MATAGORDA ... COASTAL JACKSON ... INLAND JACKSON ... MATAGORDA ISLANDS ... 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.