Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Parts of Texas

The National Weather Service issued a Extreme Heat Warning for Montague; Cooke; Grayson; Fannin; Lamar; Young; Jack; Wise; Denton; Collin; Hunt; Delta; Hopkins; Stephens; Palo Pinto; Parker; Tarrant; Dallas; Rockwall; Kaufman; Van Zandt; Rains; Eastland; Erath; Hood; Somervell; Johnson; Ellis.

Extreme Heat Warning

The warning was issued at 12:54 AM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 1:00 PM 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 Montague; Cooke; Grayson; Fannin; Lamar; Young; Jack; Wise; Denton; Collin; Hunt; Delta; Hopkins; Stephens; Palo Pinto; Parker; Tarrant; Dallas; Rockwall; Kaufman; Van Zandt; Rains; Eastland; Erath; Hood; Somervell; Johnson; Ellis.

Safety Information

Take extra precautions when outside by staying hydrated, wearing lightweight and loose fitting clothing, and limiting strenuous activities to the early morning or evening. Check up on relatives and neighbors. Never leave young children or pets in an enclosed vehicle, even for a short time, as temperatures can quickly rise to life-threatening levels. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk when outdoors, the occupational safety and health administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat…