Heat Advisory

Locations Affected

Midland, TX ∙ Odessa, TX ∙ Union, TX ∙ Maljamar, NM ∙ Gaines County Airport, TX ∙ Key, TX ∙ Hermleigh, TX ∙ Hobbs Faa, NM ∙ Garden City, TX ∙ Dayton, NM

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 1038 PM MDT Sun Aug 23 2026 ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT /NOON CDT/ TO 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ MONDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures of 103 to 108 degrees expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and the Permian Basin in western Texas. * WHEN...From 11 AM MDT /noon CDT/ to 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids even if you don't feel thirsty, but avoid alcohol and caffeine. Stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on elderly and vulnerable relatives and neighbors. 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. 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.

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