The National Weather Service in San Angelo has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for a large portion of West Central Texas, alerting residents to dangerously high temperatures and heat index values expected to reach near 113 degrees this afternoon and evening. The warning is in effect from noon until 10 p.m. CDT. It covers a wide stretch of counties and communities, including Brady, San Angelo, Brownwood, Coleman, Mason, Junction, Menard, Ballinger, Eden, San Saba, Winters, Rotan, Roby, and dozens of other rural and small‑town areas across the region.
Forecasters warn that the combination of extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the risk of heat‑related illness, especially for individuals who spend extended time outdoors or lack access to adequate cooling. The National Weather Service notes that heat‑related medical emergencies rise sharply during events like this, making today’s conditions particularly dangerous.
Residents are urged to take immediate precautions. Officials recommend drinking plenty of water, staying in air‑conditioned spaces whenever possible, and avoiding direct sun exposure during the hottest parts of the afternoon. People are encouraged to check on elderly neighbors, relatives, and anyone who may be vulnerable to extreme heat. Authorities also stress that children and pets should never be left in vehicles, even briefly, as interior temperatures can become lethal within minutes. Those who must be outdoors should wear lightweight, loose‑fitting clothing, limit strenuous activity to early morning or evening hours, and remain alert for signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
Heat exhaustion can escalate quickly into heat stroke, a life‑threatening emergency. Symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, confusion, rapid pulse, or extremely hot skin require immediate cooling and urgent medical attention.
With temperatures soaring well above seasonal norms, officials urge West Central Texas residents to take this warning seriously. Extreme heat remains one of the deadliest weather hazards in the United States, and today’s conditions pose a significant risk across both rural and urban communities.
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