⚠️ Heat Advisory – Borden; Scurry; Howard; Mitchell – Thursday, July 23, 2026

Heat Advisory issued July 23 at 11:45AM MDT until July 23 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Details

* WHAT…Temperature or heat index up to 106 expected.

* WHERE…Western low rolling plains, Borden, and Howard.

* WHEN…Until 9 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS…Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. Extreme heat
will significantly increase the potential for heat related
illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in
outdoor activities.

Instructions

Drink plenty of fluids even if you don’t feel thirsty, but avoid
alcohol and caffeine. Stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on elderly and vulnerable relatives and
neighbors.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.

This alert was automatically posted by SkyGuard, MWSC’s severe weather alerting system. Source: National Weather Service.