NEWS
Heat advisory extended for North Texas
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
12:24 PM CDT Tue Jun 25, 2024
Counties Included: MONTAGUE-Young-Jack-Wise-Stephens-Palo Pinto-Parker-Eastland-Erath-Hood-Somervell-Comanche-Mills-Hamilton-Bosque-Lampasas-Coryell
Cities Included: Meridian, Jacksboro, Ranger, De Leon, Eastland, Granbury, Goldthwaite, Dublin, Mineral Wells, Breckenridge, Gorman, Comanche, Bridgeport, Valley Mills, Olney, Glen Rose, Decatur, Oak Trail Shores, Graham, Lampasas, Hamilton, Hico, Gatesville, Copperas Cove, Weatherford, Cisco, NOCONA, Stephenville, Clifton, Briar, and BOWIE
…HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY…
* WHAT…Heat index values up to 109.
* WHERE…A portion of north central Texas.
* WHEN…Until 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY.
* 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
> Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives/neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.
> 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.
| Event: | Excessive Heat Warning |
| Effective: | 01:13 PM CDT on 06/28/2024 |
| Expires: | 07:00 PM CDT on 06/29/2024 |
| Alert: | * WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 112. * WHERE…A portion of north central Texas. * WHEN…Until 7 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS…Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. |
| Instructions: | 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. |
| Target Area: | Montague; Cooke; Grayson; Fannin; Wise; Denton; Collin; Hunt; Parker; Tarrant; Dallas; Rockwall; Kaufman; Hood; Somervell; Johnson; Ellis |
Montague County Emergency Management post
Heat-related impacts will continue through the weekend into next week with heat indices remaining in the 105-112 range. Low storm chances will be possible in northeast Texas on Sunday, but most will remain dry. Stay hydrated and cool!
Fireworks’ sales began Monday in Texas as families get ready for the July 4th holiday, but citizens are reminded all three of the incorporated cities in Montague County do not allow fireworks to be discharged in their city limits.
Those cities with restrictions include Bowie, Nocona and Saint Jo. Firework sales end at midnight July 4.
Those who violate these laws may receive a citations for a Class C misdemeanor carrying a fine up to $500.
Fireworks may be discharged in the county, but those using them should exercise extreme caution to avoid wildfires or injuries.
While it has been a wet spring, high winds and high temperatures have dried up a lot of the fuel that could be ignited by a wayward spark.
In the Bowie area fireworks may be discharged at Selma Park, but only on July 4-July 6. No discharges after midnight.
Discharge during other times may lead to a ticket from the city police that patrol the park.
Read the full story in the mid-week Bowie News.
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