El Refugio, TX Weather Warnings

Heat Advisory issued June 3 at 8:53PM CDT until June 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX * WHAT...Heat index values up to 117. Heat index values tonight falling into the 85-95 range. * WHERE...All of Deep South Texas and the Rio Grande Valley except for the island portions of Cameron, Willacy, and Kenedy Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives, neighbors, workers, and the elderly. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit exercise and strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Death is possible to unprepared people and pets. 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.

National Weather Service