Texas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/12/2026 20:09

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 10:09PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 12, 2026 - 8:09pm
Expires: 
September 13, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
The combination of hot temperatures and elevated humidity levels will produce heat index values between 108 and 111 degrees for several hours Sunday afternoon into Sunday evening. A few locations may briefly experience heat index values above 111 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.
Area Description: 
Zapata; Jim Hogg; Brooks; Inland Kenedy; Starr; Southern Hidalgo; Inland Willacy; Inland Cameron; Coastal Kenedy; Northern Hidalgo; Coastal Willacy; Coastal Cameron
Forcast Office: 
NWS Brownsville TX
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov