NWS Issues Extreme Heat Warning for North and Central Texas

The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for portions of North and Central Texas, bringing dangerously hot conditions with temperatures expected to reach up to 109 degrees.

An Extreme Heat Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, Texas. The warning is in effect from noon to 9 PM CDT on Sunday, August 23, 2026.

The affected areas include Montague, Cooke, Grayson, Fannin, Young, Jack, Wise, Denton, Collin, Hunt, Delta, Hopkins, Stephens, Palo Pinto, Parker, Tarrant, Dallas, Rockwall, Kaufman, Van Zandt, Rains, Erath, Hood, Somervell, Johnson, Ellis, Bosque, Hill, Navarro, and McLennan counties across North and Central Texas.

Dangerously hot conditions and high humidity are expected during this period, with high temperatures reaching up to 109 degrees. Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

Residents are advised that extreme heat is dangerous, particularly for those without reliable shelter, and are encouraged to limit time outdoors during the hottest part of the day from 2 to 7 PM.

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