Weather Alert Watch
Moderate Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory for Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Eddy County Plains; Loving +9 more

What: Temperatures up to 110 expected. Impacts: Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. Where:...

NM, TXGuadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Eddy County Plains; Loving; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains; Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor; Eastern Culberson County; Reeves County Plains; Chinati Mountains; Marfa Plateau; Davis Mountains; Davis Mountains Foothills

Official alert brief

WHAT

Temperatures up to 110 expected.

WHERE

Portions of the Eddy County Plains, Davis, Guadalupe Mountains, and far West Texas

WHEN

From 1 PM MDT /2 PM CDT/ to 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ Tuesday.

IMPACTS

Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.

Instructions

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. Look before you lock! Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles for even a moment. Car interiors will very quickly reach lethal temperatures.