Active AlertsPalm Valley, TX

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out ofthe sun, and check up on relatives, neighbors, workers, and theelderly.Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loosefitting clothing. Try to limit exercise and strenuous activities toearly morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heatexhaustion and heat stroke. Heat related illnesses increasesignificantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Death ispossible to unprepared people and pets.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 114 expected.* WHERE...All of Deep South Texas and the Rio Grande Valley exceptfor the island portions of Cameron. Willacy and Kenedy Counties.* WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM CDT this evening.* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly duringextreme heat and high humidity events.