Uyarılar, Chihuahuan Desert

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 2:08AM MST until January 19 at 9:00AM MST by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory this morning, cold wind chills as low as 1 degree below zero. Colder and windier for the Extreme Cold Watch for Monday night through Tuesday morning, dangerously cold wind chills 10 to 15 degrees below zero over area mountains and 5 degrees below zero to 5 degrees across the lowlands possible. * WHERE...Sacramento Mountains, Otero Mesa, East Central Tularosa Basin/Alamogordo, Southeast Tularosa Basin, Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains, Salt Basin, and Southern Hudspeth Highlands. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 9 AM MST this morning. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Monday evening through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.