Santa Fe Standard

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) has issued a heat advisory as temperatures are expected to soar across the state. Forecasts predict temperatures will reach 105°F and higher in southern regions, and up to 100°F in Albuquerque and Farmington by Thursday.

"We continue to see an increase in heat illnesses in New Mexico. Since April 1, there have been at least 224 heat-related visits to emergency departments around New Mexico," said Dr. Miranda Durham, Chief Medical Officer for NMHealth. "Protect yourself and others when it’s hot outside by staying cool, staying hydrated, and knowing the symptoms."

Heat-related illness symptoms include dizziness, nausea, headache, heavy sweating, elevated body temperature, and confusion. The department advises everyone to take precautions but emphasizes that certain groups are at higher risk: outdoor workers, young children and infants, adults over 65 years old, people with existing chronic health conditions or without access to air conditioning.

For more information on how to stay safe during extreme heat conditions, NMHealth recommends visiting NM-Tracking – Heat-Related Illness for current data on emergency department visits related to heat. Additionally, the National Weather Service (NWS) HeatRisk map and the NWS/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s HeatRisk tool offer forecasts of heat-related impacts.

For further inquiries about this press release, contact David Morgan at 575-528-5197 (Office) or 575-649-0754 (Mobile).

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