Non-Precipitation Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
Issued by NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
908 WWUS74 KMAF 180714 NPWMAF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 214 AM CDT Tue Jun 18 2024 TXZ275>280-282-181915- /O.NEW.KMAF.HT.Y.0022.240618T1800Z-240619T0100Z/ Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-Central Brewster County-Chisos Basin-Lower Brewster County- Including the cities of Marathon, Big Bend National Park, Marfa, Chisos Basin, Fort Davis, Castolon, Panther Junction, Lajitas, and Alpine 214 AM CDT Tue Jun 18 2024 ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...In the Davis and Chinati Mountains, as well as Chisos Basin, temperatures up to 99 expected. On the Marfa Plateau, and in the Davis Mountain Foothills and Central Brewster County, temperatures up to 100 expected. For Lower Brewster County, temperatures up to 112 expected. * WHERE...Central Brewster County and Lower Brewster County Counties, and Chinati Mountains, Chisos Basin, Davis Mountains, Davis Mountains Foothills, and Marfa Plateau. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM CDT this evening. * 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. && $$ 93