Texas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/03/2026 13:23

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 3 at 3:23PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 3, 2026 - 1:23pm
Expires: 
September 3, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description: 
Hot temperatures in the upper 90s to near 103 will combine with elevated humidities to send the heat index values into the 100 to 107 degree range across much of South Central Texas. A few pockets of locally higher heat index values in the 108 to 110 degree range are possible for an hour or two, mainly for isolated areas just east of I-35 and over the Rio Grande Plains. Practice heat safety including taking frequent breaks from direct sun exposure and staying hydrated.
Area Description: 
Williamson; Hays; Travis; Bastrop; Lee; Medina; Bexar; Comal; Guadalupe; Caldwell; Fayette; Maverick; Zavala; Frio; Atascosa; Wilson; Karnes; Gonzales; De Witt; Lavaca; Dimmit
Forcast Office: 
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov