Excessive Heat Warning for DFW

(WBAP/KLIF) — URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fort Worth TX 154 PM CDT Thu Aug 15 2024

Grayson-Fannin-Lamar-Denton-Collin-Hunt-Delta-Hopkins-Tarrant- Dallas-Rockwall-Kaufman-Van Zandt-Rains- Including the cities of Rockwall, Fort Worth, Sulphur Springs, Greenville, Bonham, Sherman, Forney, East Tawakoni, Carrollton, Paris, Flower Mound, Edgewood, Point, Van, Heath, Commerce, Dallas, McKinney, Frisco, Kaufman, Lewisville, Arlington, Emory, Canton, Allen, Plano, Terrell, Grand Saline, Denton, Denison, Wills Point, and Cooper

…HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT FRIDAY… …EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT FRIDAY…

* WHAT…For the Heat Advisory Thursday, heat index values up to 109. For the Excessive Heat Warning Friday, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 110 to 112 expected.

* WHERE…North and Northeast Texas.

* WHEN…For the Heat Advisory, until noon CDT Friday. For the Excessive Heat Warning, from noon to 9 PM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS…Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… 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. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. 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. 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.