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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1028 PM CDT Sun May 19 2024

TXZ277-280-282-202000-
/O.NEW.KMAF.HT.Y.0002.240520T0328Z-240521T0000Z/
Davis Mountains-Chisos Basin-Lower Brewster County-
Including the cities of Lajitas, Fort Davis, Castolon, Big Bend
National Park, and Chisos Basin
1028 PM CDT Sun May 19 2024

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...In the Davis and Chisos Mountains, temperatures as high as
  98 degrees. Along the Rio Grande in lower Brewster county,
  temperatures as high as 115.

* WHERE...Chisos Basin and Davis Mountains, and Lower Brewster
  County County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Look before you lock! Do not leave young children and pets in
unattended vehicles for even a moment. Car interiors will very
quickly reach lethal temperatures.

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.

&&

$$

Rick Hluchan