UPS drivers protest in McKinney for air conditioning
The protest comes days after a Texas UPS driver passed out behind the wheel of his truck in the extreme heat.
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The protest comes days after a Texas UPS driver passed out behind the wheel of his truck in the extreme heat.
The National Weather Service said record-breaking temperatures can be expected throughout the weekend.
An Excessive Heat Warning is in place through this evening.
The next 62 days are expected to be the hottest and driest days of the year as North Texas enters the "heat and drought" season.
MedStar says the biggest thing to stay safe this summer is to know the signs of heat-related illnesses. If you feel dizzy or incoherent call 911. Medics also advise people to hydrate often, because dehydration can sneak up on you days later.
Expect increasing temperatures through the week in North Texas as the area hits feels like temperatures above 105 degrees.
A sunny and dry weekend ahead for North Texas as the heat dome builds over the Southern Plains. Feels like temperatures could near 105 degrees next week.
Having heart disease or high blood pressure already stresses the heart, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Being overweight or obese is also a risk factor since excess weight causes the body to retain more heat.
Dangerous heat is in the forecast this week.
The entire area is under either an Excessive Heat Warning or a Heat Advisory. This continues through Tuesday evening but will likely be extended into Wednesday.
Excessive heat is the No. 1 cause of weather-related deaths in the U.S. Here's what to know about the symptoms of heat stroke and how to stay safe.
An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for parts of North Texas until 9 p.m. Tuesday. A Heat Advisory is also in effect for parts of North Texas until 9 p.m. Tuesday.
Feels-like temperatures could rise as highs as 115° or higher in a few locations.
The Voluntary Conservation Notice is in effect Tuesday, June 20 from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. CT.
The excessive heat warning has been extended through Wednesday night.
Feels-like temperatures are well into the triple digits across the region. Meteorologist Erin Moran has the details.
With the entire region falling under an excessive heat warning, AC units are going to be working in overdrive.
An Excessive Heat Warning is the highest heat-related alert and means those in the issued area need to take action. But what do the other alerts mean?
With some extreme heat on the way to North Texas, heat exhaustion and heat strokes are big concerns. But what's the difference between the two?
Feels-like temperatures will be as high as 117 degrees!
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