El Paso, TX Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures up to 105 expected.

* 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.

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.

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.

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