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  <cap:identifier>urn:oid:2.49.0.1.796.0.2026.5.7.12.37.7</cap:identifier>
  <cap:sender>tci.metoffice@tciairports.tc</cap:sender>
  <cap:sent>2026-05-07T08:37:07-04:00</cap:sent>
  <cap:status>Actual</cap:status>
  <cap:msgType>Alert</cap:msgType>
  <cap:scope>Public</cap:scope>
  <cap:info>
    <cap:language>en</cap:language>
    <cap:category>Met</cap:category>
    <cap:event>heat</cap:event>
    <cap:responseType>Prepare</cap:responseType>
    <cap:urgency>Expected</cap:urgency>
    <cap:severity>Moderate</cap:severity>
    <cap:certainty>Likely</cap:certainty>
    <cap:eventCode>
      <cap:valueName>OET:v1.2</cap:valueName>
      <cap:value>OET-098</cap:value>
    </cap:eventCode>
    <cap:onset>2026-05-08T00:01:00-04:00</cap:onset>
    <cap:expires>2026-05-14T00:00:00-04:00</cap:expires>
    <cap:senderName>Turks and Caicos Islands National Weather Service</cap:senderName>
    <cap:headline>Excessive Heat Wave in TCI [May 8, 2026]</cap:headline>
    <cap:description>The Bahamas Department of Meteorology has advised that the Turks and Caicos Islands are expected to enter a heat wave beginning Friday, 8 May 2026. The heat index is expected to be between 102°F to 108°F across the country. Conditions are forecast to reach and remain within the “Excessive Heat” range for at least 3 to 5 days.</cap:description>
    <cap:instruction>Residents and visitors are advised to take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses. Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated,
Avoid prolonged outdoor activity, especially during peak afternoon hours,
Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing and sunscreen,
Check on vulnerable individuals, including the elderly and young children,
Never leave children or pets in parked vehicles,
Stay informed and follow official updates and advisories.</cap:instruction>
    <cap:contact>Turks and Caicos Islands National Weather Service +1-649-231-1410</cap:contact>
    <cap:area>
      <cap:areaDesc>Turks and Caicos Islands</cap:areaDesc>
      <cap:circle>21.5757,-71.7792 94</cap:circle>
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