Heat Advisory for Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Eddy County Plains; Central Lea County +18 more
What: Temperatures up to 99 degrees in the mountains, up to 109 in the adjacent plains, and up to 114 in the Rio Grande Valley. Impacts: Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for heat related...
Official alert brief
WHAT
Temperatures up to 99 degrees in the mountains, up to 109 in the adjacent plains, and up to 114 in the Rio Grande Valley.
WHERE
Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and western Texas.
WHEN
From 1 PM MDT /2 PM CDT/ to 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ Wednesday.
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.