Heat Advisory Issued for Eight Central Texas Counties for Tuesday
The National Weather Service San Angelo TX has issued a Heat Advisory effective from 1 PM to 7 PM CDT on August 18, 2026.
4 reports on this incident · first at Aug 17, 2026, 11:20 p.m. ET
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Aug 17, 2026, 11:54 p.m. ET
Heat Advisory Issued for Eight Central Texas Counties on August 18
Official weather records from the National Weather Service San Angelo TX show a heat advisory was issued at 10:09 PM CDT on August 17, 2026, for Tuesday, August 18, 2026. The warning window starts at 1:00 PM CDT on August 18 and expires at 7:00 PM CDT on August 18.
The advisory covers eight counties: Callahan, Fisher, Haskell, Jones, Nolan, Shackelford, Taylor, and Throckmorton. Cities included in the advisory area are Abilene, Sweetwater, Stamford, Anson, Baird, Clyde, Albany, Roby, Rotan, Throckmorton, Haskell, Woodson, Eula, Dudley, Cross Plains, Irby, Hamlin, Stith, Truby, Tuxedo, and Funston.
According to the official record, heat index values up to 105 are expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Recommended precautions include staying indoors in air-conditioned buildings, drinking extra water, and never leaving children or pets unattended in enclosed vehicles.
Aug 17, 2026, 11:24 p.m. ET
NWS Warns High Heat and Humidity May Cause Heat Illnesses
Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses across eight counties, according to official records issued by the National Weather Service San Angelo TX for Tuesday, August 18, 2026. The advisory period starts at 1 PM CDT on August 18, 2026, and expires at 7 PM CDT that evening. Heat index values up to 105 are expected across Callahan, Fisher, Haskell, Jones, Nolan, Shackelford, Taylor, and Throckmorton Counties. Cities covered under the advisory include Irby, Hamlin, Woodson, Eula, Clyde, Throckmorton, Baird, Roby, Anson, Rotan, Stith, Dudley, Albany, Truby, Sweetwater, Cross Plains, Haskell, Abilene, Stamford, Tuxedo, and Funston. Official precautions state that heat illnesses are possible under these conditions. The weather agency advises staying indoors in air-conditioned buildings, drinking extra water, and avoiding dehydrating alcoholic, sugary, or caffeinated drinks. Guidance emphasizes never leaving children or pets in enclosed vehicles, where temperatures can reach lethal levels in minutes, as well as taking longer breaks during outdoor activities and checking on family, friends, neighbors, and the elderly.
Aug 17, 2026, 11:20 p.m. ETFirst report
Heat Advisory Issued for Eight Central Texas Counties on August 18, 2026
The National Weather Service San Angelo TX issued a Heat Advisory on August 17, 2026, for eight counties in Texas, effective on August 18, 2026. The developing situation covers Callahan, Fisher, Haskell, Jones, Nolan, Shackelford, Taylor, and Throckmorton counties.
According to official records from the National Weather Service, the advisory begins at 1:00 PM CDT on August 18, 2026, and expires at 7:00 PM CDT on August 18, 2026. Heat index values up to 105 are expected during this period, with hot temperatures and high humidity that may cause heat illnesses.
Official records list impacted cities including Irby, Hamlin, Woodson, Eula, Clyde, Throckmorton, Baird, Roby, Anson, Rotan, Stith, Dudley, Albany, Truby, Sweetwater, Cross Plains, Haskell, Abilene, Stamford, Tuxedo, and Funston. Guidance issued with the advisory recommends staying indoors in air-conditioned buildings, drinking extra water, avoiding caffeinated, sugary, or alcoholic drinks, and checking on family, friends, and neighbors. Official guidance also cautions never to leave children or pets alone in enclosed vehicles.
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