Texas SpeedDiva
06-16-2011, 01:36 PM
Special weather statement National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
221 pm cdt thu jun 16 2011
..very warm temperatures expected this weekend...
A ridge of high pressure will bring very warm temperatures to southeast texas this weekend. High temperatures across the region will range from the lower 90s at the coast to the upper 90s and lower 100's further inland. Humidity levels will be a bit higher as well and this will create slightly higher heat index values. The heat index values will range from 101 to 104 degrees through sunday. Overnight low temperatures will also be trending warmer due to higher humidity and stronger winds. Overnight low temperatures will only cool into the upper 70s inland and lower 80s along the coast.
A heat advisory is issued when heat index values are forecast to reach or exceed 108 degrees for two consecutive days. At this time...it appears that heat index values will remain below this threshold.
The very warm temperatures coupled with south winds at 15 to 25 mph and very dry ground fuels will set the stage for dangerous fire weather conditions. Please use extreme caution if camping or doing other outdoor activities that could possibly initiate a fire. The risk for wildfires this weekend will remain high.
All people in the area should take extra precautions if working or spending time outside today. When possible...reschedule strenuous activities to the early morning or mid to late evening hours. 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 911.
Each year...a number of fatalities occur nationwide due to children accidentally being left in vehicles during the summer months. In the past dozen years...500 children have died due to hyperthermia after being left in extremely hot vehicles. Never leave children or pets
unattended in a vehicle...not even for a minute. Remember...beat the heat...check the backseat.
221 pm cdt thu jun 16 2011
..very warm temperatures expected this weekend...
A ridge of high pressure will bring very warm temperatures to southeast texas this weekend. High temperatures across the region will range from the lower 90s at the coast to the upper 90s and lower 100's further inland. Humidity levels will be a bit higher as well and this will create slightly higher heat index values. The heat index values will range from 101 to 104 degrees through sunday. Overnight low temperatures will also be trending warmer due to higher humidity and stronger winds. Overnight low temperatures will only cool into the upper 70s inland and lower 80s along the coast.
A heat advisory is issued when heat index values are forecast to reach or exceed 108 degrees for two consecutive days. At this time...it appears that heat index values will remain below this threshold.
The very warm temperatures coupled with south winds at 15 to 25 mph and very dry ground fuels will set the stage for dangerous fire weather conditions. Please use extreme caution if camping or doing other outdoor activities that could possibly initiate a fire. The risk for wildfires this weekend will remain high.
All people in the area should take extra precautions if working or spending time outside today. When possible...reschedule strenuous activities to the early morning or mid to late evening hours. 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 911.
Each year...a number of fatalities occur nationwide due to children accidentally being left in vehicles during the summer months. In the past dozen years...500 children have died due to hyperthermia after being left in extremely hot vehicles. Never leave children or pets
unattended in a vehicle...not even for a minute. Remember...beat the heat...check the backseat.