El Paso under heat advisory Sunday afternoon for extremely hot temperatures
El Paso is expected to reach a temperature high of up to 105 degrees on Sunday, June 8, triggering a heat advisory from noon until 8 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Other parts of West Texas may experience heat of up to 107 degrees.
A heat advisory is issued for dangerous heat conditions. The National Weather Service advises people to consider postponing or rescheduling outdoor activities, especially during the heat of the day. If you are outside, be sure to drink plenty of water and take frequent breaks in the shade
Triple digit temperatures are expected to continue in El Paso on Monday, June 9, followed by a brief cool down into the upper-90s on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 10-11.
The extremely hot weather will make a return late during the week and into next weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
The city of El Paso and the Office of Emergency Management have opened up cooling centers as the Borderland continues to see extremely hot conditions.
Recreation Centers are open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday–Thursday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday. All locations are closed on Sunday.
Valle Bajo, 7380 Alameda Ave.
Marty Robbins, 11600 Vista Del Sol Drive.
Galatzan, 650 Wallenberg Drive.
Nations Tobin, 8831 Railroad Drive.
Public Libraries will also serve as cooling centers and are open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; 1 to 6 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday (Main Library only):
Armijo Library, 620 E. 7th Ave.
Clardy Fox, 5515 Robert Alva Ave.
Dorris Van Doren, 551 Redd Road.
Esperanza Moreno, 12480 Pebble Hills Blvd.
Irving Schwartz, 1865 Dean Martin Drive.
Jose Cisneros/Cielo Vista, 1300 Hawkins Blvd.
Judge Marquez, 610 N. Yarbrough Drive.
Main Library, 501 N. Oregon St.
Memorial Park, 200 Copper Ave.
Richard Burges, 9600 Dyer St. Ste. C
Sergio Troncoso, 9321 Alameda Ave.
Westside, 125 Belvidere St.
Here are some tips on how to stay safe in the heat from the El Paso Department of Public Health:
For homes, cover windows with drapes or shades, weather strip doors and windows and use window reflectors such as aluminum foil-covered cardboard to reflect heat back outside.
When outside, wear a wide hat, loose, lightweight, and light-colored clothing. Use a minimum SPF 15 sunscreen and apply at least 20 minutes before sun exposure with reapplication every two hours.
Avoid strenuous activities in the heat that may increase the chance of dehydration leading to heat cramps, heat exhaustion, or a heat stroke.
Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids and stay informed of extreme weather conditions.
Never leave people or pets in a car, even for a minute.
Residents in need of a fan may dial 211 to check eligibility and receive assistance.
Natassia Paloma may be reached at npaloma@gannett.com, @NatassiaPaloma on Twitter; natassia_paloma on Instagram, and Natassia Paloma Thompson on Facebook.
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