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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
135 PM CDT Sat May 18 2024

TXZ277-280-200000-
/O.NEW.KMAF.HT.Y.0001.240519T1800Z-240520T0000Z/
Davis Mountains-Chisos Basin-
Including the cities of Fort Davis, Big Bend National Park,
and Chisos Basin
135 PM CDT Sat May 18 2024

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures up to 95 expected.

* WHERE...Davis and Chisos Basin.

* WHEN...From 1 PM to 7 PM CDT Sunday.

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

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.

&&

$$

TXZ282-200000-
/O.NEW.KMAF.HT.Y.0001.240519T1800Z-240520T0000Z/
Lower Brewster County-
Including the cities of Big Bend National Park, Lajitas,
and Castolon
135 PM CDT Sat May 18 2024

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures up to 112 expected.

* WHERE...Lower Brewster County.

* WHEN...From 1 PM to 7 PM CDT Sunday.

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

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.

&&

$$

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