EL PASO, Texas – A dangerous and prolonged heat wave will grip West Texas and Southern New Mexico to begin the work week, creating significant health risks as temperatures soar well above 100 degrees. The persistent, oppressive heat will impact travel along major corridors like Interstate 10 and pose a danger to anyone without adequate cooling. Residents should prepare for extreme conditions starting immediately.
According to the National Weather Service in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, a Heat Advisory is now in effect for the region until midnight Tuesday night. This alert covers Western El Paso County in Texas, as well as Southern Dona Ana County and the Mesilla Valley in New Mexico. The advisory includes the cities of El Paso, Las Cruces, and Vado, where high temperatures are expected to reach between 105 and 107 degrees.
Monday will be sunny with a high near 105°F, bringing a high risk of heat-related illnesses. Officials urge residents to take extra precautions by drinking plenty of fluids, staying in air-conditioned rooms, and avoiding sun exposure. Limit strenuous activities to the early morning or evening and check on relatives and neighbors, especially the elderly and young children.
The intense heat continues through the week. Tuesday is also expected to reach a high of 105°F. A slight reprieve arrives Wednesday with a high near 102°F. As residents look toward the Juneteenth holiday on Thursday, the heat remains a major factor, with sunny skies and a high of 102°F expected. The pattern of intense heat and sun will continue into the weekend.
Here is a look at the five-day forecast for El Paso:
- Sunday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 103°F.
- Monday: Sunny, with a high near 105°F.
- Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 105°F.
- Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102°F.
- Thursday (Juneteenth): Sunny and hot, with a high near 102°F.
