Very Hot Temperatures Again Today In Southwestern New Mexico...
.a Strong High Pressure Center Will Be Drifting Northwestward But
Still Be Over Southwestern New Mexico This Afternoon. This Will
Allow Lowland Temperatures West Of The Continental Divide To Reach
105 To 107 Degrees. The Upper High Will Be A Little Further Away
On Monday With Southeast Breezes Helping To Trim A Few Degrees Off
Of Afternoon Temperatures.
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Southwest Desert/lower Gila River Valley-lowlands Of The Bootheel-
Including The Cities Of...lordsburg...red Rock...virden...
Antelope Wells...animas...hachita
451 Am Mdt Sun Jun 19 2016
...heat Advisory In Effect From Noon Today To 8 Pm Mdt This
Evening...
The National Weather Service In El Paso Tx/santa Teresa Has
Issued A Heat Advisory...which Is In Effect From Noon Today To
8 Pm Mdt This Evening.
* Temperature...afternoon Temperatures Will Top Out At 105 To 107
Degrees In Lowland Locations Such As Lordsburg And Animas.
* Impacts...the Potential For Heat Related Illnesses Will Be High.
Since The Relative Humidity Is Still Quite Low...dehydration
Will Be A Threat. Outdoor Strenuous Activity During The Heat Of
The Day Is Discouraged.
Precautionary/preparedness Actions...
A Heat Advisory Means That A Period Of Hot Temperatures Is
Expected. This Will Create A Situation In Which Heat Illnesses
Are Possible. Drink Plenty Of Fluids...stay In An Air-conditioned
Room...stay Out Of The Sun...and Check Up On Relatives And
Neighbors.
Take Extra Precautions...if You Work Or Spend Time Outside.
When Possible...reschedule Strenuous Activities To Early Morning
Or Evening. Know The Signs And Symptoms Of Heat Exhaustion And
Heat Stroke. Wear Light Weight And Loose Fitting Clothing When
Possible And Drink Plenty Of Water.
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.