Non-Precipitation Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
Issued by NWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
278 WWUS74 KFWD 111723 NPWFWD URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fort Worth TX 1223 PM CDT Tue Aug 11 2026 TXZ122-123-135-120100- /O.EXA.KFWD.HT.Y.0023.260811T1800Z-260812T0100Z/ Van Zandt-Rains-Henderson- Including the cities of Canton, Grand Saline, Wills Point, Van, Edgewood, Emory, East Tawakoni, Point, Athens, and Gun Barrel City 1223 PM CDT Tue Aug 11 2026 ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected. * WHERE...Van Zandt, Rains and Henderson Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity will increase the risk for heat-related illnesses to occur, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. 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. && $$ TXZ091>095-101>107-116>121-133-134-120100- /O.CON.KFWD.HT.Y.0023.260811T1800Z-260812T0100Z/ Montague-Cooke-Grayson-Fannin-Lamar-Jack-Wise-Denton-Collin-Hunt- Delta-Hopkins-Palo Pinto-Parker-Tarrant-Dallas-Rockwall-Kaufman- Johnson-Ellis- Including the cities of Bowie, Nocona, Gainesville, Sherman, Denison, Bonham, Paris, Jacksboro, Decatur, Bridgeport, Carrollton, Denton, Lewisville, Flower Mound, Plano, McKinney, Allen, Frisco, Greenville, Commerce, Cooper, Sulphur Springs, Mineral Wells, Weatherford, Briar, Fort Worth, Arlington, Dallas, Rockwall, Heath, Terrell, Kaufman, Forney, Cleburne, Burleson, Waxahachie, Ennis, and Midlothian 1223 PM CDT Tue Aug 11 2026 ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Texas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity will increase the risk for heat-related illnesses to occur, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. && $$