Non-Precipitation Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
Issued by NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
894 WWUS74 KMAF 201904 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 204 PM CDT Mon May 20 2024 TXZ277-280-282-210000- /O.CON.KMAF.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240521T0000Z/ Davis Mountains-Chisos Basin-Lower Brewster County- Including the cities of Chisos Basin, Castolon, Lajitas, Big Bend National Park, and Fort Davis 204 PM CDT Mon May 20 2024 ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...In the Davis and Chisos Mountains, temperatures as high as 99 degrees. Along the Rio Grande in lower Brewster county, temperatures as high as 114. * WHERE...Chisos Basin and Davis Mountains, and Lower Brewster County County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity 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. && $$ James DeBerry