Heat advisory hits El Paso; triple-digit temperatures expected: National Weather Service

Another round of intense heat is expected in El Paso, with temperatures rising as high as 107 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

The triple-digit heat triggered a heat advisory in El Paso County and Dona Ana County, beginning at 6 a.m. on Monday, June 24, and ending at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, June 26.

Forecasters are warning of a slight to moderate risk of heavy rainfall from July 2-8, the weather pattern could lead to widespread flash flooding in the El Paso area, according to the National Weather Service.

Cooling centers open during extreme heat

The following free cooling centers are available from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.:

• Galatzan Recreation Center, 650 Wallenberg Drive

• Marty Robbins Recreation Center, 11620 Vista Del Sol Drive

• Valle Bajo Community Center, 7380 Alameda Ave.

• Nations Tobin Sports Center, 8831 Railroad Drive

• Chalio Acosta Sports Center, 4321 Delta Drive

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You can also visit any of the public libraries, which are open Wednesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday from 1 to 6 p.m.:

• Armijo Library, 620 E. 7th Ave.

• Clardy Fox, 5515 Robert Alva Ave.

• 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

• Memorial Park, 3200 Copper Ave.

• Richard Burges, 9600 Dyer St.

• Sergio Troncoso, 9321 Alameda Ave.

• Westside, 125 Belvidere St.

Heat safety tips

In most of the United States, extreme heat is defined as an extended period (2 to 3 days) of high heat and humidity with temperatures above 90 degrees, according to the El Paso City-County Office of Emergency Management.

With warmer weather ahead, here are some tips from El Paso City-County Office of Emergency Management to keep safe in the heat:

• Wear loose, lightweight, and light-colored clothing

• Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration

• Avoid high-energy activity

• If outside, find shade

• Check yourself, family members, and neighbors for signs of heat-related illness.

• Never leave pets or children in a car. Temperatures inside a vehicle are much hotter than outside. When temperatures are 80 degrees outside, they can reach above 100 degrees in a vehicle in just a few minutes, according to the National Weather Service.

Ruidoso weather

Incoming heat will push thunderstorms out of the Ruidoso area for only a few days — thunderstorms are expected to return Wednesday afternoon, elevating the risk of flash flooding over recent burn scars left behind by the South Fork and Salt Fires, according to the National Weather Service.

The highest chance of rain is on Wednesday and Thursday afternoon.

Burn scars need much less rainfall than healthy soils to cause flooding and debris to flow in water. Residents should prepare in advance, as flooding can happen within minutes of rainfall, according to the National Weather Service.

Here are some tips from the National Weather Service:

• Be aware of surroundings and stay informed by having multiple ways to receive watches and warnings.

• Follow evacuation and other instructions from local officials

• If sheltering in place, get to the highest point inside a home. Go up, not out.

This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: El Paso heat wave: Temperatures to reach 107 degrees, advisory issued