Texas vs Texas State: Fans deal with extreme heat at DKR Stadium
High heat caused problems at UT vs Texas State game
Longhorns and Bobcats fans handled extreme heat Saturday at DKR Stadium during Texas' season opener.
AUSTIN, Texas - At the Texas vs. Texas State game on Saturday, a 2:30 p.m. kickoff meant peak heat, leaving fans to handle the extreme heat while watching their Longhorns and Bobcats play.
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By the numbers:
According to FOX 7 meteorologist Zack Shields, it was 102 degrees, with a heat index of 105.
Austin-Travis County EMS says they transported 13 patients from the game to hospitals for a number of complaints.
They say three of those could be heat-related, but others had symptoms that could be related to other medical issues.
Longhorns rolls past Texas State 59-7 in season opener
Texas, ranked No. 5 nationally, opened its season with a dominant 59-7 victory over Texas State on Saturday, giving the Longhorns a strong start before next week’s match-up against Ohio State.
What you can do:
ATCEMS is reminding people that August and September are the hottest parts of the year.
The agency shared the following heat safety tips:
- Pre-hydrate before going outdoors.
- Eat good, full meals.
- Dress in light colored, loose-fitting clothing, and wear a hat and sunscreen.
- Hydrate frequently while in the heat, and for the remainder of the day.
- Take frequent breaks in the shade or AC.
- Avoid using alcohol or caffeine, as they will increase the likelihood of dehydration.
- Limit strenuous activities outdoors to the early mornings, or late in the evening.
- Learn the signs & symptoms of heat-related illness, and how to help.
The Source: Information in this report comes from meteorologist Zack Shields and ATCEMS