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Full list of cities issued heat advisory in Texas and New Mexico
A severe heat advisory has been issued for several cities across Texas and New Mexico as a relentless heatwave continues to blanket the region.
Meteorologists are warning residents to take precautions as temperatures soar well above average, posing significant health risks and straining local infrastructure.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has advised that dangerously hot conditions will continue across portions of the Southwest through Saturday, with high temperatures of 103 to 105 degrees, with some relief expected on Sunday.
Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause illness and NWS offers precautionary and preparedness advice such as drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking up on relatives and neighbors.
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If you need to venture outside, take extra precautions, such as wearing lightweight and loose-fitting clothing, and try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening.
NWS also advises to: “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.
NWS advises to take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.Signs of heatstroke include throbbing headache, confusion, nausea, dizziness, body temperature above 103°F, hot, red, dry or damp skin, rapid and strong pulse, fainting, or loss of consciousness.
The heat advisory has been issued for the following cities and counties across Texas and New Mexico:
Eastern/Central El Paso County
Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties-
Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County- including the cities of Tornillo, Socorro, Indian Hot Springs,
Fort Hancock, Fabens, Fort Bliss, and East and Northeast El Paso
Heat advisories for all of the above are in place until 6am MDT Sunday.
National Weather Service Amarillo, Texas has heat advisories in place for Palo Duro Canyon County including the cities of Palo Duro Canyon State Park.
The heat advisory remains in effect from noon Saturday to 8pm Saturday evening CDT with heat index values up to 104 expected.
Midland/Odessa
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains
Davis Mountains-including the cities of Fort Davis, Pine Springs, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, and Queen.
Heat advisory is in effect until 7pm Saturday CDT with temperatures up to 95 to 97 degrees expected.
For additional information, visit http://www.weather.gov
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The Canyon Venado Fire has grown to 852 acres east of Clines Corners and crews say wind farms in the area are threatened.
CLINES CORNERS, N.M. – The Canyon Venado Fire has grown to 852 acres east of Clines Corners and crews say wind farms in the area are threatened.
The fire is burning just east of Clines Corners, south of Interstate 40.
It forced the closure of eastbound Interstate 40 at Clines Corners on Tuesday night. I-40 reopened Tuesday night. I-40 is back open but smoke still affects visibility.
“We’re on the side of I-40 so drivers have to be pretty cautious. As far as our establishment itself we’re pretty isolated by the freeway itself as a nice fire break,” said Lincoln Tarantino, Clines Corner general manager.
The fire has burned around 852 acres, up from just 20 at this time Monday.
Crews say the fire is not contained and wind farms in the area are threatened.
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WSET ABC 13 covers news, sports and weather in the Heart of Virginia: Lynchburg, Danville and Roanoke and nearby communities including Amherst, Lexington, Cave Spring, Blacksburg, Martinsville, Farmville, North Shore, Glasgow, Altavista, Gretna, Chatham, Blairs, Bassett, Rocky Mt, Penhook, Moneta and Buena Vista
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Seniors at Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center say broken air conditioning has left the gym above 80 degrees during peak summer heat.
Angi Gonzales Carver said she goes to the center almost every day and now worries the heat could cancel classes for seniors, adults and kids.
The city said three HVAC roof units at the center need replacement. The city said those units are 20 years old and crews have put in one portable cooler and two fans for now.
“I have a temperature measure, and it was 88 and that was without people,” said Angi Gonzales Carver.
Carver says the center recently posted a warning sign saying staff will cancel classes and activities if the gym gets hotter than 78 degrees.
“A lot of them have to sit down and they’re they’re fanning themselves,” said Carver.
The city considers all multigenerational centers cooling centers, including Manzano Mesa. The city says it plans to add two more portable units next week while it works to restore the air conditioning.
“I mean, we, as seniors, we deserve better,” said Carver.
The City’s statement
A city spokesperson gave the following statement regarding the HVAC situation:
“The City is carrying out a planned replacement of the three HVAC roof units at Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center, which are 20 years old. Portable cooling units support the gym and two additional portable units will be installed next week. All other areas of the facility remain fully air-conditioned and operational.”
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