Weather Alerts for Houston AreaIssued by the National Weather Service |
 SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT |
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| HOUSTON AREA | ||
Areas Affected: Houston - Trinity - Madison - Walker - San Jacinto - Polk - Brazos - Grimes - Montgomery - Northern Liberty - Waller - Inland Harris - Chambers - Wharton - Fort Bend - Inland Jackson - Inland Matagorda - Inland Brazoria - Inland Galveston - Southern Liberty - Coastal Harris - Coastal Jackson - Coastal Matagorda - Coastal Brazoria - Coastal Galveston - Galveston Island - Bolivar Peninsula |
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| Effective: Mon, 7/6 8:47am | Updated: Mon, 7/6 10:08am | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Mon, 7/6 7:00pm | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Observed |
Details:
Widespread heat indices of 105-107 degrees are expected this afternoon. Locally higher heat indices above 108 degrees are likely during the afternoon hours, especially in areas influenced by the urban heat island. The heat will become dangerous as early as the late morning hours. If spending time outdoors, please drink plenty of water and wear light colored clothing. Do not leave children or pets in vehicles. Know the signs of heat related illnesses. If the pavement is too hot for your feet, it is too hot for your pet's paws. |
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