Houston, Southeast Texas Under A Heat Advisory

HOUSTON, TX – The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for residents in Southeast Texas, which includes the Houston-Galveston region. Temperatures are predicted to be as high as 103 in the Greater Houston area and as high as 105 in some areas of southeast Texas, according to the National Weather Service.

It’s the second day of triple-digits, with Houston Intercontinental Airport recording its first official 100-degree day on Sunday.

However, other communities around Houston have seen several days of triple-digit heat over the last week.
City leaders activated the Public Health Emergency Plan and opened cooling centers on Sunday for those residents who do not have air conditioning in their homes.

The cooling centers were opened from 1-6 p.m. and will be opened again Monday. The cooling stations are located at:

• Acres Homes Multi-Service Center: 6719 W Montgomery Road
• Kashmere Multi-Service Center: 4802 Lockwood Drive
• Southwest Multi-Service Center: 6400 High Star Drive
• Sunnyside Multi-Service Center: 9314 Cullen Boulevard
• Houston Public Library (Downtown): 500 McKinney Street

People without adequate transportation to a designated cooling center can call 3-1-1 to request a free ride from METRO.

The Houston Health Department is advising everyone be cautious if they are working outside in the heat.

Officials remind those people to:

• Stay hydrated.
• Take frequent breaks in the shade or go indoors.
• Wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing that permits the evaporation of perspiration.
• A wide-brimmed hat helps prevent sunburn as well as heat-related illness. Sunscreen also protects from the sun’s harmful rays and reduces the risk of sunburn.
• Keep an eye on children, pets and the elderly residents and never leave them in a hot vehicle unattended
• If the house is not air-conditioned, seek accommodations in air-conditioned facilities during the heat of the day: multi-service centers, malls, movie theaters, libraries, etc.
• Take cool baths or showers during the day if your home isn’t air-conditioned.

The extreme heat can cause heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Symptoms of heat exhaustion include faintness, dizziness, excessive sweating, cool or clammy skin, nausea or vomiting, muscle cramps, and a rapid, weak pulse

People who experience these symptoms should lower the body temperature by getting to a cooler place, drinking water, taking a cool shower or bath, and resting.

In cases of heat stroke, someone could experience a throbbing headache, lack of sweat, red, hot and dry skin, nausea or vomiting, loss of consciousness, and a rapid, strong pulse. If these symptoms occur, call 9-1-1 immediately and try to lower the person’s body temperature until help arrives.

Even when the Public Health Heat Emergency Plan is not activated, people may seek to air-condition in city multi-service centers, libraries, and recreation centers during normal business hours.

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