The National Weather Service has extended an Excessive Heat Warning and Heat Advisory for North Texas, including Dallas and Fort Worth, until 7 p.m. Friday as extreme heat and humidity continue over North Texas.
Temperatures to climb near 100 degrees, with heat index values in North Texas ranging from 105-112 degrees. As a ridge of high pressure builds over North Texas this heat is here to stay well into next week.
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The National Weather Service said the heat alerts could be extended as the heat stays in the forecast.
The combination of heat and high humidity will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. The CDC discusses heat stroke, exhaustion, cramps, and other heat-related illnesses here.
HEAT SAFETY TIPS
With heat like this, you'll want to take precautions and be prepared.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors to ensure they stay cool.
Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles. According to the National Safety Council, if it's 95 degrees outside a car's internal temperature could climb to 129 degrees in 30 minutes. After just 10 minutes, temperatures inside could reach 114 degrees.
A child's body temperature heats up three to five times faster than an adult's, and heatstroke can begin when a person's core body temperature reaches 104 degrees. According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, a core temperature of 107 degrees is lethal.
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 heatstroke. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments to reduce risk during outdoor work. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heatstroke is an emergency! Call 911. The CDC has more information on heat-related illnesses.
Take care of your pets by providing fresh, cool water and shade. Also, pets should not be left outside and unattended for too long. It's too hot and they need to be brought inside.
