NORTH TEXAS (CBSNewsTexas.com) — Triple digit temperatures are taking their toll unwanted return to North Texaswith the National Weather Service (NWS) issuing an excessive heat advisory for Monday and Tuesday.
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An excessive heat warning is the highest heat-related alert and means that people in the issued area should take action. But what do the other alerts mean?
1. Excessive heat warning
According to the NWS, an excessive heat advisory is issued within 12 hours of “extremely dangerous heat conditions.” But what is considered dangerous heat? Well, they say that’s when the maximum heat index temperature is expected to reach 105 degrees or higher for at least two days, and it’s not expected to drop below 75 degrees during the overnight hours.
North Texas will fit that criteria as similar temperatures are expected to reach 117 degrees as we begin the work week. The notice is valid from 2:00 p.m. Monday until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday.
The NWS states that if you don’t take precautions during these extreme temperatures, you can get seriously ill or possibly die.
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2. Excessive heat watch
According to the NWS, an excessive heat watch is issued when conditions are “favorable” for extreme heat in the next 24 to 72 hours. It basically means that people should be prepared even though the probability and timing are uncertain.
3. Heat advisory
A Heat Advisory is the most common heat-related alert we’ve seen in North Texas this season. They are issued within 12 hours of extreme heat conditions. The NWS says this is generally when the maximum heat index temperature is expected to reach 100 degrees or higher for at least two days and, as an excessive heat warning, is not expected to drop below 75 degrees during the night hours.
4. Prospects of excessive heat
An excessive heat outlook is issued when there is a possibility of excessive heat over the next three to seven days. According to the NWS, an outlook provides information to those who need considerable time to prepare.
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CBS Texas Staff
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