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Weather Alert: Excessive heat warning extended through Wednesday

North Texas under excessive heat warning through Wednesday
North Texas under excessive heat warning through Wednesday 02:49

NORTH TEXAS (CBSNewsTexas.com) -- The First Alert Weather Team has issued weather alerts Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday for dangerous heat in the region.

An excessive heat warning is in effect for North Texas from noon Monday through 8 p.m. Wednesday. Feels-like temperatures could rise as high as 120 degrees.

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Red River counties will switch to a heat advisory for Wednesday.

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This heat should be taken seriously. After getting out of the car, look before you lock your doors to make sure no kids or pets are left behind.

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If you need to be outside, take plenty of breaks and drink enough water.

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We will see mostly sunny skies today. However, parts of North Texas are under a marginal risk for strong storms to develop this afternoon and evening.

We will not see storms everywhere, but if they develop, they could produce large hail and gusty winds. Some storms are also possible overnight.

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A couple of isolated storms are also possible on Tuesday, mainly in the morning. Highs will be near 101, but it will feel hotter. 

On Wednesday, highs will be in the mid to upper 90s under a mix of sun and clouds. An isolated shower or storm is also possible.

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Highs will be in the mid 90s Thursday and Friday.

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