Headline:
Heat Advisory issued August 19 at 11:55AM CDT until August 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 9:55am
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heat index values between 106 and 110 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Texas.
* WHEN...From noon Thursday to 7 PM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This advisory may need to be extended into the
weekend.
Instruction:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
Area Description:
Houston; Trinity; Madison; Walker; San Jacinto; Polk; Burleson; Brazos; Washington; Grimes; Montgomery; Northern Liberty; Colorado; Austin; Waller; Inland Harris; Chambers; Wharton; Fort Bend; Inland Jackson; Inland Matagorda; Inland Brazoria; Inland Galveston; Southern Liberty; Coastal Harris; Coastal Jackson; Coastal Matagorda; Coastal Brazoria; Coastal Galveston; Matagorda Islands; Brazoria Islands; Galveston Island; Bolivar Peninsula
Forcast Office:
NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov