URGENT: Heat Advisory for Parts of New Mexico, Heat Wave Intensifies

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
344 AM MDT Wed Jun 27 2018

...LATE JUNE HEAT WAVE INTENSIFIES TODAY...

NMZ520-532>534-537-538-271800-
/O.CON.KABQ.HT.Y.0005.180627T1800Z-180628T0300Z/
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Eastern San Miguel County-
Guadalupe County-Quay County-De Baca County-Chaves County Plains-
344 AM MDT Wed Jun 27 2018

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...

* LOCATION...The Lower Rio Grande Valley, Eastern San Miguel,
  Guadalupe, Quay and De Baca Counties as well as the Chaves
  County Plains.

* TIMING...This afternoon through sunset or between 2pm and 8pm.

* TEMPERATURES...Highs ranging from 100 to around 107 degrees.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Hazardous heat will pose an elevated health
  risk to sensitive people. These risks include heat exhaustion
  and heat stroke, especially for the very young and the
  elderly. Pets and livestock will also be impacted.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 light weight and loose fitting clothing when
possible and drink plenty of water.

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