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FIRST ALERT: Extreme heat returns to West Texas and southeast New Mexico
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Sawyer McElroy , as published by CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Temperatures are expected to be extremely high, ranging from 95° to 115°.
A major heat risk is affecting the region, posing a threat to the population if they are outdoors for an extended period without proper cooling or hydration. Temperatures are expected to be extremely high, ranging from 95° to 115°. Further details about the heat risk are available from local news sources.
A Heat Advisory is in effect, indicating a need for caution and precautions to be taken. For more information, readers can refer to the source, which provides updates on the heat advisory and its implications for the Midland-Odessa area.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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