Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Portions of North and Central Texas

An Extreme Heat Warning has been issued for multiple counties in North and Central Texas, bringing dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures up to 109 degrees.

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth, Texas, issued the warning early on August 25, 2026, remaining in effect until 9 PM CDT this evening. The affected areas include Montague, Cooke, Grayson, Fannin, Young, Jack, Wise, Denton, Collin, Hunt, Stephens, Palo Pinto, Parker, Tarrant, Dallas, Rockwall, Kaufman, Eastland, Erath, Hood, Somervell, Johnson, Ellis, Comanche, Mills, Hamilton, Bosque, Hill, Navarro, Lampasas, Coryell, and McLennan counties.

Dangerously hot conditions and high humidity accompany this weather event. Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events, posing risks to those in the affected regions.

Residents are advised to take precautions as temperatures rise. Limit time outdoors, particularly during the hottest part of the day from 2 PM to 7 PM, and stay hydrated.

Those in need of assistance can locate nearby cooling centers through local resources or by dialing 2-1-1 in Texas.

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