Texas Parks and Wildlife has issued guidance for visitors to state parks during the hot summer months. The agency is urging people to take precautions to protect themselves and their pets from the heat. As temperatures are expected to rise, the guidance is particularly relevant for the upcoming holiday weekend.

The heat indexes are forecast to exceed 100 degrees, posing a risk to both humans and animals. Further details on the essential heat safety tips are available from Texas Parks and Wildlife, who have released a guide for summer visitors and their pets.