Weather Alerts for Plano, Collin County, Texas

Issued by the National Weather Service

Heat Advisory  HEAT ADVISORY   Heat Advisory
PLANO, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS

Areas Affected:
Grayson - Fannin - Lamar - Denton - Collin - Hunt - Delta - Hopkins - Tarrant - Dallas - Rockwall - Kaufman - Van Zandt - Rains - Johnson - Ellis - Henderson - Hill - Navarro - Freestone - Anderson - Bell - McLennan - Falls - Limestone - Leon - Milam - Robertson
Effective: Sun, 8/17 11:52am Updated: Sun, 8/17 9:56pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Mon, 8/18 1:00am Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107.

* WHERE...Portions of North and Central Texas.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity will increase the
risk for heat-related illnesses to occur, particularly for those
working or participating in outdoor activities.

Information:
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.