Austin, TX Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM
CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected.

* WHERE...A portion of south central Texas.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 9 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.

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...OZONE ACTION DAY...
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued
an Ozone Action Day for the Austin area for Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing
high levels of ozone air pollution in the Austin area on Tuesday.

You can help prevent ozone pollution by sharing a ride, walking
or riding a bicycle, taking your lunch to work, avoiding drive
through lanes, conserving energy, and keeping your vehicle
properly tuned.

If required, the next Ozone Action Day will be issued by 3 PM
on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

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For more information on ozone:;

Ozone: The Facts;
www.tceq.texas.gov/airquality/monops/ozonefacts.html;

EPA Air Now;
www.airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=airnow.local_state&stateid=45&tab=0;

Take Care of Texas;
www.takecareoftexas.org;

Capital Area Council of Governments Air Quality;
www.capcog.org/divisions/regional-services/air-quality;

Clean Air Force of Central Texas;
www.cleanairforce.org