Full Notification

...DANGEROUS HEAT CONDITIONS EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON OVER MOST OF SOUTH TEXAS... .The combination of expected temperature and relative humidity values will result in dangerous Heat Index values over the Coastal Bend and adjacent barrier islands, the Victoria Crossroads, and over portions of the Brush Country, this afternoon. Thus, a Heat Advisory has been issued. In addition, an Excessive Heat Warning has been issued for Jim Wells County and western Kleberg county. The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi has issued a Heat Advisory, which is in effect from noon today to 6 PM CDT this evening.

* TEMPERATURE...Heat Index values 110 to 114 degrees.

* IMPACTS...Risk of heat-related illnesses, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

* AFFECTED AREAS: DUVAL ... LIVE OAK ... VICTORIA ... CALHOUN ISLANDS ... ARANSAS ISLANDS ... NUECES ISLANDS ... KLEBERG ISLANDS ... GOLIAD ... BEE ... COASTAL ARANSAS ... COASTAL KLEBERG ... COASTAL REFUGIO ... INLAND CALHOUN ... COASTAL NUECES ... INLAND REFUGIO ... INLAND NUECES ... COASTAL CALHOUN ... COASTAL SAN PATRICIO ... INLAND SAN PATRICIO

Instructions:

A Heat Advisory means that heat indices of 110 degrees or higher are expected over most of the area for at least two hours. Prolonged exposure combined with physical activity could cause heat exhaustion and even heat stroke. The elderly, the very young, the sick, and people with heart conditions are most at risk in extreme heat. Reduce, eliminate, or reschedule strenuous activities to the coolest times of the day. If you must be outside, reduce your activities, and take frequent breaks preferably in an air conditioned area. Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing. Drink plenty of non-alcoholic liquids, preferably water, even if you do not feel thirsty.