Heat Advisory for Upper Gila River Valley; Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley; Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley +17 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, Dona Ana County, Luna County, and portions of Otero, Sierra, Grant, and Hidalgo...
Official alert brief
WHAT
Temperatures up to 108 degrees expected.
WHERE
In New Mexico, Dona Ana County, Luna County, and portions of Otero, Sierra, Grant, and Hidalgo Counties. In Texas, El Paso and Hudspeth Counties.
WHEN
From noon today to 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. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.