Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Parts of Texas

Extreme Heat Warning was issued by the National Weather Service for Fisher; Nolan; Haskell; Throckmorton; Jones; Shackelford; Taylor; Callahan.

Extreme Heat Warning

The alert was issued at 11:15 AM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 12:00 AM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as severe. Its urgency is listed as expected. The event is classified as likely.

Areas Affected

The warning covers Fisher; Nolan; Haskell; Throckmorton; Jones; Shackelford; Taylor; Callahan.

Safety Information

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