Special Weather Statement issued September 7 at 9:31PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX

Zapata; Jim Hogg; Brooks; Coastal Kenedy; Coastal Willacy; Coastal Cameron

Urgency: Expected

Certainty: Observed

Onset: 9/8/2026, 2:31:00 AM

Expires: 9/8/2026, 11:00:00 PM

Details

The combination of hot temperatures and elevated humidity levels will produce heat index values between 108 and 111 degrees for several hours Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday evening. A few locations may briefly experience heat index values above 111F degrees. If you plan to spend time outside, drink plenty of water, wear light weight and light colored clothing and take frequent breaks from the heat. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles.

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Special Weather Statement issued September 7 at 1:12PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills; Yukon Delta Coast

Source: National Weather Service.