Dallas County has confirmed its first heat-related death of the 2025 season, involving a man in his 60s with unspecified pre-existing health conditions.
County health officials are urging residents to take summer heat seriously and heed safety advice as this tragic event underscores the dangerous temperatures sweeping North Texas.
This week, North Texas has baked under relentless heat, with high humidity pushing heat index values well into the 100s, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Heat Advisory for the area through 9 p.m. this evening.
Temperatures and humidity levels have created conditions ripe for heat-related illnesses—local authorities continue to remind people to stay hydrated, remain indoors during peak afternoon hours, and take frequent breaks if they must work outside.
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