Extreme Heat Warning Extended Through 7 PM CDT for Oklahoma and Texas Counties
The National Weather Service has pushed the end time of the Extreme Heat Warning back to 7 PM CDT, extending the danger window for seven counties.
4 reports on this incident · first at Aug 25, 2026, 1:16 a.m. ET
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Aug 25, 2026, 1:53 a.m. ET
Extreme Heat Warning for Jackson, Tillman, Cotton and Other Counties Until 7 PM CDT
The National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for August 25, from 1 PM to 7 PM CDT, covering seven counties in Oklahoma and Texas. The warning, issued at 12:09 AM CDT, affects Jefferson, Cotton, Jackson, and Tillman counties in Oklahoma, and Clay, Wichita, and Wilbarger counties in Texas. Cities in the warned area include Waurika, Walters, Sheppard AFB, Ringling, Vernon, Henrietta, Frederick, Ryan, Altus, Temple, and Wichita Falls.
Dangerously hot conditions are expected, with high temperatures and heat index values up to 113 degrees Fahrenheit. The warning states that heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Precautions include drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors. The warning also advises not to leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles, noting that car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in minutes.
The warning is in effect until 7 PM CDT this evening.
Aug 25, 2026, 1:23 a.m. ET
Heat-Related Illness Risk Rises as Extreme Heat Warning Covers Oklahoma and Texas Counties
The National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma, warns that heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events, as an Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect until 7 PM CDT Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
The warning, issued at 12:09 AM CDT, covers Jefferson, Cotton, Jackson, and Tillman Counties in Oklahoma, and Clay, Wichita, and Wilbarger Counties in Texas. Dangerously hot conditions are expected with high temperatures up to 113 and heat index values up to 113.
The Weather Service advises drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors. It also warns not to leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles, as car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Aug 25, 2026, 1:16 a.m. ETFirst report
Extreme Heat Warning for Jackson, Tillman, Cotton and Other Counties Until 7 PM CDT
The National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma, has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for August 25, 2026, from 1 PM to 7 PM CDT. The warning covers seven counties: in Oklahoma, Jefferson, Cotton, Jackson, and Tillman; in Texas, Clay, Wichita, and Wilbarger. Affected cities include Waurika, Walters, Sheppard AFB, Ringling, Vernon, Henrietta, Frederick, Ryan, Altus, Temple, and Wichita Falls.
Dangerously hot conditions are expected, with high temperatures up to 113 degrees and heat index values up to 113. The warning states that heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Precautions include drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors. The warning also advises not to leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles, as car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
The warning is in effect until 7 PM CDT this evening.
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