Austin's first heat advisory of the year arrives early on Memorial Day weekend, raising concerns about heat exhaustion among unprepared residents and visitors.
Fri, May 24th 2024 at 5:14 PMThe first heat advisory of the year can be particularly dangerous because it often catches people off-guard. Austin /Travis County EMS says even before Friday’s advisory, crews were already seeing a spike this week in heat-related emergency calls. of the year can be particularly dangerous because it often catches people off-guard. Austin /Travis County EMS says even before Friday’s advisory, crews were already seeing a spike this week in heat-related emergency calls.
Morgan says she’s most concerned for people who haven’t lived in Austin for very long. “I know my limits, but it is worrisome for people visiting or new to Austin who don’t know how intense the heat can be and that it can be dangerous,” said Morgan. Texas Parks and Wildlife is working to raise awareness that heat exhaustion and heat stroke are also possible on the water, especially early in the boating season. “This is a holiday weekend so it’s usually one of our busiest,” said Texas Game Warden Jaron Cox. “Last weekend we were already at Fourth of July-type of crowds.”are headaches, muscle cramps, nausea, heavy sweating, and dizziness. The symptoms are easy to avoid.
Friday’s heat advisory is based largely on hot temperatures and high humidity. Both are expected to continue through the Memorial Day weekend.
Austin Memorial Day Weekend Heat Exhaustion
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