Mills County, TX
Alerts
Alerts are listed in order of start time and level of severity. Click on the alert title to read details for each alert.
In effect from Tuesday 07/21 1:00 PM CDT – Wednesday 07/22 8:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Fort Worth TX
What
Heat index values up to 109 expected.
Where
Comanche, Eastland, Lampasas, and Mills Counties.
When
Until 8 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.
What to Do
Take extra precautions when outside by staying hydrated, wearing lightweight and loose fitting clothing, and limiting strenuous activities to the early morning or evening. Check up on relatives and neighbors. 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 when outdoors, 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 ASAP if you or someone you know is exhibiting signs of heat stroke.
Areas Impacted
- Eastland
- Comanche
- Mills
- Lampasas
Tips to Stay Safe
A Heat Advisory means dangerous heat conditions are happening now or soon. Take action before, during and after the heat to stay safe.
- Stay in air-conditioned spaces if possible. Find cooling centers or places with AC in your community that you can go to, like libraries or shopping malls.
- Stay hydrated and stock up on clean drinking water to get you through multiple days of heat.
- Reschedule outdoor activities for cooler times of the day, and take breaks in the shade or air conditioning.
- Cover windows with curtains or shades, or use window reflectors designed to reflect heat back outside.
- Check on friends, family, and neighbors, especially those who do not have air conditioning or spend much of their time alone.
Make sure you know the signs of heat-related illness and how to respond.
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Extreme Heat Warning Tuesday
Created by the NWS Forth Worth/Dallas WFO
An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for locations along/east of I-35 and along/north of I-20 this afternoon and evening for heat index values up to 112 degrees. Elsewhere, a Heat Advisory remains in effect through this evening for heat index values up to 108 degrees. Stay cool and take the proper steps to keep you and your loved ones safe from heat-related illnesses.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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