A week of extreme heat risk looms. The heat index (heat + humidity) could reach 110F or higher in coming days across much of Texas. Those who are able are encouraged to stay in a cool place during the heat of the day. Check in on your neighbors. Remember those most at risk include unhoused communities, pregnant mothers, infants and children, elderly people, workers (outdoor mainly, but many warehouse workers too!), and even some medications may impair your ability to cool your body.
Remember most incarcerated people in Texas have no access to A/C. And U.S. House Republicans are working to advance a bill that would block OSHA from requiring water breaks for workers—nationally.
Yup. Spurs Jesus is truly not coming to save us. It will take all of us pushing together to make climate action and environmental justice a priority in every community—and every budget cycle.
Our own heat guide isn’t totally up to date, but it has some good tips still.Find it over at: deceleration.news/extreme-heat-guide.
The following is from the National Weather Service: URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX 1052 AM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026
HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 7 PM CDT SUNDAY
- WHAT...Temperatures up to 104 and heat index values up to 110expected.
- WHERE...The northern Hill Country, I-35 Corridor, and Coastal Plains.
- WHEN...From 2 PM Thursday to 7 PM CDT Sunday.
- 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.
- Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.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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