Active AlertsLamesa, TX
Heat Advisory
What: Temperatures up to 106 expected.
Where: Portions of Central and Northern Lea County in Southeast New Mexico and Permian Basin of West Texas.
When: From 11 AM MDT /noon CDT/ to 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ Sunday.
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.
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.