Heat Advisory Issued for Texarkana
By: Mario Boone
Updated: June 24, 2009
The advisory warns of heat index values of 105 degrees or higher. Doctors at Christus St. Michael Hospital say they are already seeing patients suffering from heat related illnesses like dehydration and dizzyness.
Randy Sams shelter in downtown Texarkana reports an increase in people seeking a cool place to stay during the day. Normally the shelter has few people in the daytime, however, numbers have jumped to as high as 60.
The heat advisory ends at 7 p.m. Wednesday night. Officials will issue a new advisory on a case-by-case basis.
Randy Sams shelter in downtown Texarkana reports an increase in people seeking a cool place to stay during the day. Normally the shelter has few people in the daytime, however, numbers have jumped to as high as 60.
The heat advisory ends at 7 p.m. Wednesday night. Officials will issue a new advisory on a case-by-case basis.
