Headline:
Heat Advisory issued May 6 at 5:18AM CDT until May 6 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 6, 2026 - 3:18am
Expires:
May 6, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 115 expected.
* WHERE...Inland Cameron, Inland Kenedy, Inland Willacy, and
Southern Hidalgo Counties.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
Instruction:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives, neighbors, workers, and the
elderly.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit exercise and strenuous activities to
early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat
exhaustion and heat stroke. Heat related illnesses increase
significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Death is
possible to unprepared people and pets.
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.
Area Description:
Inland Kenedy; Southern Hidalgo; Inland Willacy; Inland Cameron
Forcast Office:
NWS Brownsville TX
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