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BEACH SAFETY If You Plan On Going To Beach This Weekend…

… make sure you are taking the necessary precautions to stay safe.
Beach Safety Tips:
– Follow all posted warnings and beach flag notices
– Learn about and watch for rip currents
– Keep an eye on weather conditions as they may change rapidly
– Practice social distancing
Heat Safety Tips:
– Drink plenty of water
– Move outdoor activities to cooler parts of the day
– Wear sunscreen
Follow the US National Weather Service Houston-Galveston Texas for all the latest weather updates and visit www.GCOEM.org for more information on safety tips.

Heat Index Above 100 degrees This Weekend.

Temperatures through the weekend will be in the 90s but the heat index will often be above 100 degrees. Makes sure you taking the necessary precautions to stay safe as temperatures rise.
– Drink plenty of water
– Wear sunscreen
– Move outdoor activities to cooler parts of the day
– Check on neighbors who are at risk or elderly
For more information on staying safe during hot weather, visit www.GCOEM.com.

Flash Flood Watch now in effect until 7 PM Friday.

Stay weather aware! A Flood Watch is issued when conditions are favorable for a specific hazardous weather event to occur. A Flood Watch is issued when conditions are favorable for flooding. It does not mean flooding will occur, but it is possible.

HOUSTON REGION HEAT ADVISORY

A Heat Advisory is in effect through 7pm this evening. Heat index values will range from 105-110 degrees this afternoon.

VIDEO: Please Use Caution When Outdoors And Practice Heat Safety


Don’t leave kids or pets in a car during this heat wave.

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It is getting hot out there again today. At noon 91-95 degree temperatures abound across Southeast Texas. With our Gulf moisture flowing into the area it feels more like 99-105…throw in direct sun and it can feel 5-15 degrees hotter. Here are some quick tips for the heat.