Heat Advisory Issued for Borden, Scurry, Howard, Mitchell Counties Monday
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for parts of West Texas, with temperatures expected to reach 104 to 109 degrees.
3 reports on this incident · first at Aug 23, 2026, 1:45 p.m. ET
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Aug 23, 2026, 1:50 p.m. ET
Heat Advisory for Borden, Scurry, Howard Counties: Temperatures of 104 to 109 Degrees Expected Monday
The National Weather Service in Midland has issued a Heat Advisory for Monday, August 24, from noon to 8 PM CDT, warning that temperatures of 104 to 109 degrees are expected. The advisory covers Borden, Howard, Mitchell, and Scurry counties, including Snyder, Gail, Colorado City, and Big Spring. Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses, the Weather Service said.
The advisory is the second issued by the office; the first remains in effect until 7 PM CDT this evening. The new advisory was issued at 12:39 PM CDT on Sunday, August 23.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency; call 9 1 1. The Weather Service also advises drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, and checking on elderly and vulnerable relatives and neighbors.
Aug 23, 2026, 1:45 p.m. ETFirst report
Heat Advisory in Effect for Borden, Scurry, Howard Counties Monday
The National Weather Service in Midland has issued a Heat Advisory for Monday, August 24, 2026, from noon to 8 p.m. CDT. The advisory covers the Northeastern Permian Basin and Western Low Rolling Plains, including Borden, Howard, Mitchell, and Scurry counties, and the cities of Snyder, Gail, Colorado City, and Big Spring. The advisory expires at 8 p.m. CDT Monday.
Temperatures of 104 to 109 degrees are expected. The advisory warns that hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. The NWS recommends taking precautions such as scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments for outdoor workers, drinking plenty of fluids, and checking on elderly and vulnerable relatives and neighbors. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location, and heat stroke is an emergency—call 9 1 1.
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