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Heat map: Extreme heat forecast for New Mexico through the weekend
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for Doña Ana County through Monday, June 17.
Southern New Mexico and portions of West Texas will experience highs of 104 to 108 over the weekend, with the hottest temperatures expected Sunday and Monday.
Read the NWS Heat Advisory: Hazardous weather conditions expected
In its forecast, NWS El Paso station said those living in Luna and Doña Ana County and portions of West Texas should drink plenty of fluids and stay indoors and out of the sun.
The New Mexico Department of Health issued its own advice:
'Heat illness is preventable, but it takes planning, awareness and very quick action,' said Chelsea Eastman Langer, PhD, MPH, bureau chief of Environmental Health Epidemiology Bureau at NMDOH. 'Protect yourself and others when it's hot outside by staying cool, staying hydrated and knowing the symptoms.'
Those symptoms can include nausea or vomiting, muscle cramps, tiredness or weakness, headache and dizziness.
It also warned of the danger of leaving pets and children outside or in vehicles during the hottest part of the day.
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This article originally appeared on Las Cruces Sun-News: Extreme heat forecast for New Mexico
