Weather Alerts For Ira, TX

# HEADLINE -------------------- HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT /NOON CDT/ TO 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ MONDAY # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT Temperatures of 103 to 108 degrees expected. WHERE Portions of southeast New Mexico and the Permian Basin in western Texas. WHEN From 11 AM MDT /noon CDT/ to 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ Monday. 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. ISSUED AT Sunday, August 23, 2026 at 10:38 PM MDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX HEADER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- 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. Look before you lock! Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles for even a moment. Car interiors will very quickly reach lethal temperatures. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Glasscock, Scurry, Andrews, Borden, Central Lea, Dawson, Ector, Eddy County Plains, Gaines, Howard, Martin, Midland, Mitchell, Southern Lea, Winkler Including the cities of Lovington, Andrews, Snyder, Eunice, Seminole, Lamesa, Colorado City, Carlsbad, Artesia, Carlsbad Caverns NP, Gail, Midland, Big Spring, Stanton, Garden City, Kermit, Hobbs, Odessa, and Jal

Pollen Index: 8.5 Pollen Level: medium-high Predominant Pollen: Chenopods, Elm and Grass. The amount of pollen in the air for Tuesday will not change appreciably and will remain in the high range. This lack of change in airborne pollen will continue to affect those who suffer from allergies and those who live with the allergy sufferers.