Full Notification

The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston has issued a Heat Advisory, which is in effect until 8 PM CDT this evening.

* EVENT...Heat Indices at or above 108F this afternoon for most of the advisory area. Some sites already at those levels.

* TIMING...Rest of afternoon and early evening.

* IMPACT...Increased threat of heat exhaustion to those outdoors for extended periods.

* AFFECTED AREAS: COLORADO ... SAN JACINTO ... MONTGOMERY ... GALVESTON ISLAND AND BOLIVAR PENINSULA ... INLAND HARRIS ... COASTAL GALVESTON ... POLK ... BRAZORIA ISLANDS ... CHAMBERS ... INLAND MATAGORDA ... COASTAL MATAGORDA ... COASTAL JACKSON ... SOUTHERN LIBERTY ... COASTAL HARRIS ... COASTAL BRAZORIA ... WALLER ... INLAND JACKSON ... NORTHERN LIBERTY ... INLAND BRAZORIA ... MATAGORDA ISLANDS ... AUSTIN ... FORT BEND ... WHARTON ... INLAND GALVESTON

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.