ALL / Austin, Travis County and South Central Texas Weather Update #1
Prepared by UT University/Incident Response Meteorologist Troy Kimmel
300pm CT – Saturday / 11 July 2020

… Authority / NWS Austin-San Antonio …

Including the cities of Llano, Burnet, Georgetown, San Marcos, 
Austin, Bastrop, Uvalde, Hondo, San Antonio, New Braunfels, 
Seguin, Lockhart, Pearsall, Pleasanton, Floresville, Karnes City,
and Gonzales
214 PM CDT Sat Jul 11 2020

...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 8 PM CDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory this afternoon and early evening,
  air temperature values of 100 to 105 and heat index values of
  105 to 110 in some areas. For the Excessive Heat Warning Sunday,
  dangerously hot conditions with air temperature values of 105 to
  108 expected in some areas.

* WHERE...Portions of south central Texas.

* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For
  the Excessive Heat Warning, from 1 PM to 8 PM CDT Sunday. 

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the 
  potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those 
  working or participating in outdoor activities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.