Wetter-Warnungen, Visitor Center

Heat Advisory issued May 24 at 12:21PM MDT until May 25 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX * WHAT...Temperatures around 95 degrees are expected in the mountains, 100 to 105 degrees across the foothills and plains, and up to 113 degrees along the Rio Grande. * WHERE...Central Brewster County, Lower Brewster County, Pecos, and Terrell Counties, and Chinati Mountains, Chisos Basin, Davis Mountains, Davis Mountains Foothills, and Marfa Plateau. * WHEN...From 1 PM to 8 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. The elderly, very young, sick, and people with heart conditions are most at risk in extreme heat. 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. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.