Austin weather: Excessive heat warning through Memorial Day
AUSTIN, Texas - Much of Central Texas is under an Excessive Heat Warning through Memorial Day.
The National Weather Service had issued a severe thunderstorm watch for most of Central Texas, but expired around 8:30 p.m.
The NWS says air temperatures in multiple counties are expected to be between 98 and 110 degrees, with a peak heat index of 115.
Dangerously hot conditions today and Monday. A Heat Advisory and Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for most of South Central Texas through Monday. Keep yourself aware about the hot weather conditions. https://t.co/6cVHxYiuv5 Español: https://t.co/JWSlPJqMzH #txwx pic.twitter.com/P6DhdwZJQm
— NWS Austin/San Antonio (@NWSSanAntonio) May 26, 2024
The warning is set to expire at 8 p.m. May 27 and covers the following counties: Atascosa, Bastrop, Bexar, Caldwell, Comal, DeWitt, Dimmit, Fayette, Frio, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Hays, Karnes, Lavaca, Lee, Medina, Travis and Wilson.
Williamson County is under a Heat Advisory, and Burnet, Blanco, Gillespie and Llano counties are under a Hazardous Weather Outlook.
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Texans are advised to drink plenty of fluids even if you're not thirsty, take frequent breaks in the shade or air conditioning, wear loose-fitting, light-colored clothing, and avoid strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day.
The Texas Department of Emergency Management (TDEM) is also reminding everyone to never leave kids or pets unattended in hot cars as it could be deadly.
Drink plenty of water, take frequent breaks out of the sun, and check up on relatives
and neighbors.
Limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening and know the symptoms of heat
exhaustion and heat stroke.
Never leave young children or pets unattended in vehicles. pic.twitter.com/zPuCBCNThg— ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) May 25, 2024
ATCEMS says to watch out for the signs of heat exhaustion:
Heavy sweating
Weakness
Fast, weak pulse
Nausea or vomiting
Cold, pale and clammy skin
Infrequent urination or dark urine, this may indicate poor hydration as you should urinate every 2-4 hours
If you do experience any of these symptoms, ATCEMS says to:
Move to a cooler location, indoors or in the shade
Sit or lie down and loosen your clothing
Apply cool, wet cloths or compresses to as much of your body as possible
Sip water slowly
Seek medical attention immediately if you have vomited and continue to vomit
ATCEMS also says to watch out for the signs of heat stroke:
Altered mentation or mental activity
Hot, red, dry or moist skin
Rapid and strong pulse
Possible unconsciousness
High body temperature, above 103
If you do experience any of these symptoms, ATCEMS says to:
Call 9-1-1 immediately as this is a medical emergency
Move the person to a cooler environment
Reduce the person's body temperature with cool wet towels, ice or a cold bath
Do NOT give the person fluids