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Heat Advisory issued June 13 at 2:04PM MDT until June 15 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM* WHAT...Very hot conditions, with high temperatures from 103 to 107this afternoon.* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest New Mexico andsouthwest Texas.* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Saturday.* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heatillnesses.Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out ofthe sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loosefitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morningor evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion andheat stroke.To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety andHealth Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks inshaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heatshould be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is anemergency! Call 9 1 1.

National Weather Service

Red Flag Warning issued June 13 at 1:47PM MDT until June 14 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM...CRITICAL FIRE DANGER EXPECTED FRIDAY....Wind speeds are expected to increase across western areas of NewMexico Friday as a weather system approaches from the west.Southwesterly winds of 15 to 25 mph will be common during theafternoon and evening hours. These winds will combine with veryhot and dry conditions resulting in an increase in fire dangeracross western fire zones including the Gila region along withsouthwest New Mexico.* WIND...Southwest 15-25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.* HUMIDITY...7 to 10 percent lowlands and 8 to 12 percentmountains.* EXPERIMENTAL RFTI...5 to 6 Critical to Extreme* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.Outdoor burning is not recommended.A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditionsare either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination ofstrong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures cancontribute to extreme fire behavior.

National Weather Service