Headline:
Heat Advisory issued June 17 at 3:42PM CDT until June 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 1:42pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 112 expected.
* WHERE...The Hill Country, Edwards Plateau, and northern Rio Grande
Plains.
* WHEN...From noon to 8 PM CDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Conditions Thursday will be more extreme than
the heat so far this summer. The risk of heat related illnesses
will be higher with little time to adjust to the extreme heat.
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:
Llano; Burnet; Val Verde; Edwards; Real; Kerr; Bandera; Gillespie; Kendall; Blanco; Kinney
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov