Everything is bigger in Texas, including the sweltering temperatures, which are expected to remain in the triple digits through Friday.
Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) has already announced the first report of an individual dying of heat-related illness this season, as previously reported by The Dallas Express.
“We encourage everyone to take precautions to protect themselves and their children from heat-related illness as temperatures remain high throughout the summer. Hydrate constantly and limit your time outdoors to protect against the intense heat,” DCHHS Director Dr. Philip Huang said in a press release.
Monday is expected to be the hottest day of the week, bumping up from Sunday’s high of 104° to a suffocating 106°, according to The Weather Channel.
As such, the National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for DFW until 9 p.m. August 19, as heat index values up to 111° are expected.
“Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1,” stated The Weather Channel.
An example of a heat-related emergency occurred on August 16, when a North Texas UPS driver passed out due to heat exhaustion while behind the wheel, reported Fox 4 KDFW.
The driver experienced symptoms related to heat while driving in McKinney.
He requested help, but according to the Teamsters Union, the driver was told to drive himself back to the McKinney building. En route, he lost consciousness. As a result, the van swerved off the road and crashed into some trees, per Fox 4.
The National Weather Service posted the following image to help bring attention to the seriousness of the heat:
