Heat Advisory for Briscoe, Hall, Childress and Other Texas Counties Until 8 PM CDT Tuesday
The National Weather Service warns of heat-related illnesses as temperatures up to 107 degrees are expected in the Texas Panhandle and Rolling Plains.
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Aug 24, 2026, 1:46 p.m. ETFirst report
Heat Advisory for Briscoe, Hall, Childress and Other Texas Counties Until 8 PM CDT Tuesday
The National Weather Service in Lubbock, Texas, has issued a Heat Advisory for Tuesday, August 25, 2026, from 1 PM to 8 PM CDT. The advisory covers the Rolling Plains and the extreme southeastern Texas Panhandle, including the counties of Briscoe, Hall, Childress, Motley, Cottle, Dickens, King, Garza, Kent, and Stonewall. Cities in the affected area include Old Glory, Turkey, Quitaque, Aspermont, Dumont, Memphis, Guthrie, Childress, Silverton, Lake Alan Henry, Kirkland, Roaring Springs, Spur, Jayton, Dickens, Matador, Cee Vee, Paducah, and Post.
Temperatures up to 107 degrees are expected. The advisory warns that hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses, and that heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. The National Weather Service advises drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors. They also warn not to leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles, as car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Residents are urged to take extra precautions when outside, wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing, and limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. The advisory also notes to take action when seeing symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
The advisory is in effect until 8 PM CDT Tuesday.
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