Headline:
Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 12:46PM CDT until July 21 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 20, 2026 - 10:46am
Expires:
July 20, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected.
* WHERE...A portion of the Panhandle of Texas.
* WHEN...From 1 PM to 9 PM CDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
Instruction:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
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:
Lipscomb; Hutchinson; Roberts; Hemphill; Carson; Gray; Wheeler; Armstrong; Donley; Collingsworth; Palo Duro Canyon
Forcast Office:
NWS Amarillo TX
Sender: