HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM CDT TUESDAY

Heat advisory in effect for Tuesday...

One more very hot day expected before cloudiness and possibly
thunderstorms arrive on Wednesday. Heat indices of 99-105 starting
around 10 am across the region and getting hotter through the
afternoon likely peaking at 107 to 113 for all of Southeast Texas.

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM CDT TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston has issued a
Heat Advisory, which is in effect from 8 AM to 7 PM CDT Tuesday.

* EVENT...Dangerous heat Tuesday with heat indices of 107 to 113
degrees.

* TIMING...Heat indices at 9 am near the coast will reach 100
degrees or warmer and by 11 am inland sites should common be
experiencing 101 to 105. The heat should peak in the afternoon
then gradually diminish between 5 and 7 pm.

* IMPACT...Increased risk of heat-related illnesses including
heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Pre-hydrate before working or spending long periods outside.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible...reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible
and drink plenty of water.

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.

Each year...a number of fatalities occur nationwide due to
children accidentally being left in vehicles during the summer
months. In the past dozen years...500 children have died due to
hyperthermia after being left in or gaining access to cars. Never
leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle not even for a
minute. Remember...beat the heat...check the backseat.