Texas Weather

* WHAT...Heat index values between 105 and 107 degrees.

* WHERE...Portions of North and Central Texas.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity will increase the
risk for heat-related illnesses to occur, particularly for
those working or participating in outdoor activities.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

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 lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. 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 9 1 1.

* WHAT...Heat index values between 105 and 108 degrees.

* WHERE...Portions of North and Central Texas.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity will increase the
risk for heat-related illnesses to occur, particularly for
those working or participating in outdoor activities.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

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 lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. 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 9 1 1.

* WHAT...Temperatures values up to 108.

* WHERE...Portions of the Panhandle of Oklahoma and the Panhandle of
Texas.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

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 9 1 1.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

* WHAT...Temperatures up to 107 expected.

* WHERE...In Oklahoma, Texas County. In Texas, Armstrong, Carson,
Hansford, and Moore Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

* WHAT...Heat index values ranging from 105 up to near 110.

* WHERE...For southern Arkansas, northern Louisiana, eastern Texas
and for southeast Oklahoma.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

* WHAT...For both Heat Advisories, heat index values up to 109.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, northern, northwest,
southeast, southern, southwest, and western Oklahoma and northern
Texas.

* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 9 PM CDT this evening.
For the second Heat Advisory, from noon to 9 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

* WHAT...For both Heat Advisories, heat index values up to 109.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, northern, northwest,
southeast, southern, southwest, and western Oklahoma and northern
Texas.

* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 9 PM CDT this evening.
For the second Heat Advisory, from noon to 9 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 105.
For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 105 expected.

* WHERE...Haskell and Throckmorton Counties.

* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening.
For the second Heat Advisory, from 1 PM to 8 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

A Heat Advisory means that hot weather conditions are occurring or
expected. This will create a situation in which heat illnesses are
possible.

Never, ever, leave children or pets alone in enclosed vehicles, not
even for a few minutes. Car interiors can reach lethal temperatures
in a matter of minutes.

Stay indoors and seek air-conditioned buildings. Drink water more
than usual, and avoid dehydrating alcoholic, sugary, or caffeinated
drinks. Dress for the heat by wearing lightweight and light colored
clothing. Eat small meals and eat more often. Monitor those with a
higher vulnerability to heat, including small children. Check in on
family, friends, and neighbors, especially the elderly. If engaging
in outdoor activity, take longer and more frequent breaks and avoid
the hottest parts of the day.

* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 105.
For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 105 expected.

* WHERE...Haskell and Throckmorton Counties.

* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening.
For the second Heat Advisory, from 1 PM to 8 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

A Heat Advisory means that hot weather conditions are occurring or
expected. This will create a situation in which heat illnesses are
possible.

Never, ever, leave children or pets alone in enclosed vehicles, not
even for a few minutes. Car interiors can reach lethal temperatures
in a matter of minutes.

Stay indoors and seek air-conditioned buildings. Drink water more
than usual, and avoid dehydrating alcoholic, sugary, or caffeinated
drinks. Dress for the heat by wearing lightweight and light colored
clothing. Eat small meals and eat more often. Monitor those with a
higher vulnerability to heat, including small children. Check in on
family, friends, and neighbors, especially the elderly. If engaging
in outdoor activity, take longer and more frequent breaks and avoid
the hottest parts of the day.

* WHAT...For today, temperatures up to 106 expected. For Thursday's
Heat Advisory, temperatures up to 107 expected.

* WHERE...Childress, Cottle, Dickens, King, Motley, and Hall
Counties.

* WHEN...For Wednesday's Heat Advisory, from 1 PM until 9 PM CDT
this evening. For Thursday's Heat Advisory, from 1 PM to 9 PM CDT
Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

* WHAT...Temperatures up to 105 expected.

* WHERE...Garza, Kent, Stonewall, and Briscoe Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 PM to 9 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

* WHAT...For today, temperatures up to 106 expected. For Thursday's
Heat Advisory, temperatures up to 107 expected.

* WHERE...Childress, Cottle, Dickens, King, Motley, and Hall
Counties.

* WHEN...For Wednesday's Heat Advisory, from 1 PM until 9 PM CDT
this evening. For Thursday's Heat Advisory, from 1 PM to 9 PM CDT
Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

* WHAT...Temperatures up to 106 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Far West Texas, including El Paso County and
the Rio Grande Valley in Hudspeth County.

* WHEN...From noon today to 9 PM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

* WHAT...Temperatures up to 99 expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico,
Chinati Mountains, Davis Mountains, and Chisos Basin.

* WHEN...From 1 PM MDT /2 PM CDT/ to 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Pets may succumb to the effects of extreme heat. The
elderly, very young, sick, and people with heart conditions are
most at risk in extreme heat.

Drink plenty of fluids even if you don't feel thirsty, but avoid
alcohol and caffeine. Stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on elderly and vulnerable relatives and
neighbors.

Bring pets indoors or ensure that they have shade and cool water to
drink.

The combination of hot temperatures and humidity will produce heat
index values between 105 and 111 degrees for several hours
this afternoon and early evening. A few locations may briefly
experience heat index values above 111 degrees.

If spending time outside today, drink plenty of water, wear light
weight and light colored clothing, and take frequent breaks from
the heat. Young children and pets should never be left unattended
in vehicles.