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Published: 18 July 2022 18 July 2022

heat advisory 071922Southwest 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-
Including the cities of Deming, Columbus, Garfield, Hatch,
Radium Springs, Las Cruces, Vado, Sunland Park, Downtown El Paso,
West El Paso, Upper Valley, East and Northeast El Paso, Socorro,
Fort Bliss, Fabens, Fort Hancock, Tornillo,
and Indian Hot Springs
231 AM MDT Mon Jul 18 2022

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT
TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Daytime high temperatures of 104 to 106 degrees with
nighttime low temperatures 73 to 78 degrees.

* WHERE...Parts of far west Texas and south-central New Mexico.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Tuesday to midnight MDT Tuesday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

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 lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. 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.