Headline:
Extreme Heat Warning issued June 18 at 2:29AM CDT until June 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Extreme Heat Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 12:29am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of
113-118 expected.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Texas.
* WHEN...From noon today to 8 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 and neighbors.
Do not leave young children or pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
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:
Williamson; Hays; Travis; Bastrop; Lee; Uvalde; Medina; Bexar; Comal; Guadalupe; Caldwell; Fayette; Maverick; Zavala; Frio; Atascosa; Wilson; Karnes; Gonzales; De Witt; Lavaca; Dimmit
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov