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Strong storms are approaching the TCU campus between 7:00 and 8:00 Monday morning. Wind gusts up to 55 mph with heavy rain and lightnin at about 7:45 am. Monitor weather links for more information.

	beginning on Monday, June 17, 2013 5-day Intellicast Weather forecast: Monday:   Isolated Thunderstorms,  High: 91 F,  Low: 74 F   Tuesday:  Scattered Thunderstorms,  High: 89 F,  Low: 73 F   Wednesday:  Isolated Thunderstorms,  High: 91 F,  Low: 73 F   Thursday:  Partly Cloudy,  High: 94 F,  Low: 74 F   Friday:  Sunny,  High: 95 F,  Low: 74   For daily email notification from Intellicast Weather, sign up for this service at: http://www.intellicast.com/Tools/Default.aspx Always monitor local weather links    Tarrant County has been removed from the Burn Ban list. Burn bans are still in effect in counties located in far west Texas,  the Panhandle and along the Rio Grande river. As we enter the summer of 2013, several counties in  the western part of North Texas and the Panhandle are still experiencing severe drought levels. Tarrant county is in the moderate drought category and will be expected to get worse as we go through the summer. As of  June 3, 2013, Stage 1 watering restrictions are in effect for Tarrant County.   For more information, link to the 'US Drought Monitor' in the right hand column.   Monitor your city's guidance for water conservation.

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What Are the Symptoms of Heat-Related Illnesses?

Heat cramp symptoms include:

•  Severe, sometimes disabling, cramps that typically begin suddenly in the hands, calves, or feet.
   Hard, tense muscles.

Heat exhaustion symptoms include:

•  Fatigue
   Nausea
   Headaches
   Excessive thirst
   Muscle aches and cramps
   Weakness
   Confusion or anxiety
   Drenching sweats, often accompanied by cold, clammy skin.
   Slowed or weakened heartbeat.
   Dizziness
   Fainting
   Agitation

Heat exhaustion requires immediate attention but is not usually life-threatening.

Heat stroke symptoms include:

•  Nausea and vomiting.
   Headache.
   Dizziness or vertigo.
   Fatigue.
   Hot, flushed, dry skin.
   Rapid heart rate.
   Decreased sweating.
   Shortness of breath.
   Decreased urination.
   Blood in urine or stool.
   Increased body temperature (104 to 106 degrees).
   Confusion, delirium, or loss of consciousness.
   Convulsions.

Heat stroke can occur suddenly, without any symptoms of heat exhaustion. If a person is experiencing symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke, OBTAIN MEDICAL CARE IMMEDIATELY.