* WHAT. Southeast winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. * WHERE. Portions of The Gulf of Mexico and The Laguna Madre. * WHEN. Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

The combination of well above normal high temperatures and relative humidity percentages will result in uncomfortably hot conditions for Zapata, Jim Hogg, Inland and Coastal Cameron, Coastal Kenedy, and Coastal Willacy Counties today. Heat index values are expected to range between 105 and 110 degrees this afternoon and early evening. Isolated areas may briefly experience heat indices of 111 degrees for a short period of time. If working outside today, be sure to drink plenty of water, wear loose-fitting and light-colored clothing, and take frequent breaks in air-conditioned locations. Be sure to check on elderly and infirm neighbors and relatives, provide shade and fresh water for outdoor pets and livestock, and check the backseat of your vehicle when transporting children.

* WHAT. Heat index values up to 112 expected. * WHERE. Brooks, Inland Kenedy, Inland Willacy, Northern Hidalgo, Southern Hidalgo, and Starr Counties. * WHEN. From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS. Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.