Weather Alerts for Plano, Collin County, TexasIssued by the National Weather Service |
 HEAT ADVISORY |
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| PLANO, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS | ||
Areas Affected: 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 - Henderson - Comanche - Mills - Hamilton - Bosque - Hill - Navarro - Freestone - Anderson - Lampasas - Coryell - Bell - McLennan - Falls - Limestone - Leon - Milam - Robertson |
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| Effective: Wed, 6/17 12:57pm | Updated: Wed, 6/17 1:50pm | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Thu, 6/18 1:00am | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected. * WHERE...All of North and Central Texas. * WHEN...From noon to 9 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Information: A Heat Advisory means that afternoon heat index values are expected to meet or exceed 105 degrees. Take extra precautions when outside by staying hydrated, wearing lightweight and loose fitting clothing, and limiting strenuous activities to early morning or evening. 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 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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