Dangerous Heat Wave Intensifies with Excessive Heat Warning Issued for Monday

 

SAN ANGELO – Afternoon high temperatures Monday will reach near 110 degrees in San Angelo therefore an Excessive Heat Warning will be in effect from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Meteorologists with the National Weather Service office in San Angelo say the afternoon high temperature in the Concho Valley and Big Country will reach between 105 and 109 degrees Monday afternoon will increase the likelihood of heat related illnesses like heat exhaustion and heat stroke.  

An Excessive Heat Warning means that dangerously hot weather conditions will occur.  Experts are advising residents to drink plenty of fluids, take frequent breaks in the shade, stay inside an air-conditioned room and check on vulnerable family and neighbors.  

Also make sure outdoor pets have plenty of fresh water and shade.  It is against the law in Texas to chain an animal outside especially in dangerous weather conditions like these.  And never, ever leave a child or a pet in a locked vehicle.  That can result in death.  

This will be an unseasonably hot week with The hottest days expected Monday, Tuesday and Friday.  Expect further Heat Advisories, Excessive Heat Warnings and Red Flag Warnings for wildfire danger as conditions intensify.  

This is a serious weather situation and further precautions or instructions may be implemented.  

 

Heat Wave Graphic 6/6/2022 (Contributed/accuweather.com)

Heat Wave Graphic 6/6/2022 (Contributed/accuweather.com)

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