'Almost exactly like a storm.' Experts urge Texans to check on elderly adults during dangerous heat

'Almost exactly like a storm.' Experts urge Texans to check on elderly adults during dangerous heat

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texans know all too well how dangerous summer heat can be. In 2023, more than 300 people in Texas died from heat-related illnesses, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. Now, local experts are urging families to keep a close watch on elderly loved ones, as extreme heat can significantly increase their risk of serious health complications and even death. Central Texans are no strangers to 100-degree days. Fro…