Alert #1846729 – Lamar County. …HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM CDT SATURDAY…
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Heat
Advisory, which is in effect from 1 PM to 7 PM CDT Saturday.
* TEMPERATURES…Highs ranging from 97 to 104 degrees on Saturday.
* AFTERNOON HEAT INDICES…Heat indices will be around 105 to 110
degrees.
* IMPACTS…The very hot conditions will increase the risk of
heat related illnesses, especially amongst the elderly, young
children and persons with heart conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
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 light weight and loose fitting clothing when
possible and drink plenty of water.
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 911.
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