Collin 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 Sunday 07/26 12:00 PM CDT – Monday 07/27 8:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Fort Worth TX
What
Heat index values up to 108 expected.
Where
Portions of north central and northeast Texas.
When
Until 8 PM CDT Monday.
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
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.
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 lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. 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.
Areas Impacted
- Montague
- Cooke
- Grayson
- Fannin
- Lamar
- Young
- Jack
- Wise
- Denton
- Collin
- Hunt
- Delta
- Hopkins
- Palo Pinto
- Parker
- Tarrant
- Dallas
- Rockwall
- Kaufman
- Van Zandt
- Rains
- Hood
- Somervell
- Johnson
- Ellis
- Henderson
- Navarro
- Freestone
- Anderson
- Leon
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
Heat Advisory in Effect
Created by the NWS Forth Worth/Dallas WFO
The current Heat Advisory for North Texas and eastern Central Texas has been extended through 8 PM Monday. High temperatures will range from 97 to 103, with heat index values up to 108. Continue practicing heat safety, especially during the hottest part of the day, by taking frequent breaks in the shade or A/C and staying hydrated.
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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