Heat Advisory for Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley; Western El Paso County; Eastern/Central El Paso County +2 more
What: Highs of 104 to 108. Impacts: Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. Where: In New Mexico, Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley. In Texas, Eastern/Central El Paso County, Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties, Rio...
Official alert brief
WHAT
Highs of 104 to 108.
WHERE
In New Mexico, Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley. In Texas, Eastern/Central El Paso County, Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties, Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County, and Western El Paso County.
WHEN
Until 9 PM MDT Thursday.
IMPACTS
Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
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. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.