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Heat Advisory issued May 13 at 1:25PM CDT until May 13 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

AREAS AFFECTED: McCulloch; San Saba; Kimble; Mason

DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Temperatures around 105 degrees expected this afternoon and 105 to 108 Wednesday afternoon. * WHERE...Kimble, Mason, McCulloch, and San Saba Counties. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 1 PM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

INSTRUCTION: A Heat Advisory means that hot weather conditions are occurring or expected. This will create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible. Never, ever, leave children or pets alone in enclosed vehicles, not even for a few minutes. Car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Stay indoors and seek air-conditioned buildings. Drink water more than usual, and avoid dehydrating alcoholic, sugary, or caffeinated drinks. Dress for the heat by wearing lightweight and light colored clothing. Eat small meals and eat more often. Monitor those with a higher vulnerability to heat, including small children. Check in on family, friends, and neighbors, especially the elderly. If engaging in outdoor activity, take longer and more frequent breaks and avoid the hottest parts of the day.

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A shelf cloud is similar to a wall cloud, but forms at the front of a storm cloud, instead of at the rear, where wall clouds form.

A shelf cloud is caused by a series of events set into motion by the advancing storm; first, cool air settles along the ground where precipitation has just fallen. As the cool air is brought in, the warmer air is displaced, and rises above it, because it is less dense. When the warmer air reaches the bottom of the storm cloud, it begins to cool again, and the resulting condensation is a visible shelf cloud.

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