Weather Alert Watch
Moderate Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory for Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin; Northern Dona Ana County; Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley +4 more

What: Temperatures up to 108 degrees expected. Impacts: Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses, especially during extended periods of time outdoors. Where: In New Mexico, portions of Dona Ana and Luna Counties. In Texas, portions of El Paso and Hudspeth...

NM, TXSouthwest Desert/Mimbres Basin; Northern Dona Ana County; Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley; Western El Paso County; Eastern/Central El Paso County; Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties; Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County

Official alert brief

WHAT

Temperatures up to 108 degrees expected.

WHERE

In New Mexico, portions of Dona Ana and Luna Counties. In Texas, portions of El Paso and Hudspeth Counties. This includes the Rio Grande Valley, Mesilla Valley, and lower Mimbres Basin.

WHEN

From noon Monday through 9 PM MDT Wednesday.

IMPACTS

Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses, especially during extended periods of time outdoors.

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.