Extreme Heat Warning Issued for North and Central Texas

The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for North and Central Texas, with dangerously hot conditions and heat index values reaching up to 111 expected until 9 PM CDT.

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth, Texas, issued the Extreme Heat Warning on August 24 at 12:44 AM CDT, remaining in effect until August 24 at 9:00 PM CDT. The affected areas include Montague, Cooke, Grayson, Fannin, Lamar, Young, Jack, Wise, Denton, Collin, Hunt, Delta, Hopkins, Stephens, Palo Pinto, Parker, Tarrant, Dallas, Rockwall, Kaufman, Van Zandt, Rains, Eastland, Erath, Hood, Somervell, Johnson, Ellis, Henderson, Comanche, Mills, Hamilton, Bosque, Hill, Navarro, and Freestone counties.

Dangerously hot conditions combined with high humidity are expected during this period, with temperatures and heat index values reaching up to 111. The National Weather Service notes that heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

Residents in the affected regions are advised to take precautions, stay hydrated, and limit time outdoors, particularly during the hottest part of the day. Local resources and 2-1-1 in Texas can be utilized to locate nearby cooling centers.

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