With daily high temperatures continuing to reach or exceed the century mark, the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Fort Bend County until 7 p.m. Monday evening.
Temperatures, according to the advisory, will run between 97-101, with heat index values reaching as high as 109.
“Abundant sunshine will result in continued warm mornings and very hot afternoons. Actual air temperatures will peak between 97 and 101 degrees inland, near 90 along the coast,” the advisory said. “Heat index values are forecast to peak between 104 – 109 degrees Monday afternoon across a good majority of southeast Texas.”
The weather service said the heat advisory will remain in place until heat index values drop to below 105.
“If you plan to be outside, avoid prolonged exposure or strenuous physical activity. You body can lose up to a gallon of water an hour through perspiration,” the advisory noted. “Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration; alcoholic and caffeinated beverages can increase the rate of water loss in your body.”
Forecasters recommended residents wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing when going outside, wear a hat and use plenty of sunscreen.
Monday’s high is expected to reach 99 under partly cloud skies, with a 30 percent chance of afternoon thunderstorms.
Isolated thunderstorms will remain in the forecast through Thursday, but without forcing a break in the sweltering heat. Daily highs will remain in the upper 90s, with overnight lows in the low- to mid-70s.
A burn ban also remains in place and a gubernatorial disaster declaration has prohibited the sale or use of aerial “bottle rocket” fireworks through until July 6.
