Active Alerts Avondale, TX

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out ofthe sun, and check up on relatives, neighbors, workers, and theelderly.Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loosefitting clothing. Try to limit exercise and strenuous activities toearly morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heatexhaustion and heat stroke. Heat related illnesses increasesignificantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Death ispossible to unprepared people and pets.To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety andHealth Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks inshaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heatshould be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is anemergency! Call 9 1 1.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 115 expected.* WHERE...All of Deep South Texas and the Rio Grande Valley exceptthe island portions of Cameron, Willacy, and Kenedy counties.* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM CDT this evening.* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly duringextreme heat and high humidity events.