10:47 AM CDT Thursday, August 11, 2016
August 11, 2016 - National Weather Service issues a heat advisory which remains in effect until 7 pm for much of East and Northeast Texas, Southeast Oklahoma, Southwest and South Central Arkansas, and parts of Northwest and North Central Louisiana including the cities of Mansfield, Stonewall, Logansport, Nacogdoches, Center, and Lufkin until 10:47 AM CDT Thursday, August 11, 2016.
- Event...hot temperatures and elevated relative humidity levels will combine to produce heat index readings between 105 and 108 degrees.
- Timing...through the remainder of the afternoon.
- Impact...heat related illnesses are possible. Caution is recommended for those who will be outdoors and for persons without air-conditioned residences.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
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 9-1-1.
A heat advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible. Drink plenty of fluids... Stay in an air-conditioned
Room... Stay out of the sun... And check up on relatives and neighbors.
