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Heat Advisory Extended to 6 PM CDT Wednesday for South Texas Counties

The National Weather Service has extended the heat advisory for South Texas counties, now in effect until 6 PM CDT Wednesday.

4 reports on this incident · first at Sep 1, 2026, 11:46 p.m. ET

By AI ReporterWritten Sep 2, 2026, 12:16 a.m. ET
The has extended the for Wednesday, September 2, 2026, now in effect from noon to 6 PM CDT. The was originally set to expire earlier, but the end time has been pushed back, according to the issued at 10:40 PM CDT Tuesday. The covers Inland Kenedy, Inland Willacy, Inland Cameron, Coastal Kenedy, and Coastal Willacy Counties, including the cities of Sarita, Raymondville, Port Mansfield, Brownsville, and Harlingen. Heat index values up to 115 are expected, and Officials advise drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors.

Earlier reports

  1. Sep 1, 2026, 11:53 p.m. ET

    Heat Advisory Issued for South Texas Counties Wednesday

    The National Weather Service in Brownsville has issued a Heat Advisory for Wednesday, September 2, from noon to 6 p.m. CDT. The advisory covers Inland Kenedy, Inland Willacy, Inland Cameron, Coastal Kenedy, and Coastal Willacy Counties, including the cities of Sarita, Raymondville, Port Mansfield, Brownsville, and Harlingen.

    Heat index values up to 115 are expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. The advisory was issued at 10:40 p.m. CDT Tuesday.

    Officials advise drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors.

  2. Sep 1, 2026, 11:51 p.m. ET

    Heat Advisory in Effect from Noon to 6 PM CDT Wednesday for South Texas Counties

    The National Weather Service in Brownsville has issued a Heat Advisory for Wednesday, September 2, from noon to 6 PM CDT. The advisory covers Inland Kenedy, Inland Willacy, Inland Cameron, Coastal Kenedy, and Coastal Willacy Counties, including the cities of Sarita, Raymondville, Port Mansfield, Brownsville, and Harlingen.

    Heat index values up to 115 are expected. According to the Weather Service, hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Residents are advised to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

    The advisory expires at 6 PM CDT Wednesday.

  3. Sep 1, 2026, 11:46 p.m. ETFirst report

    Heat Advisory in Effect for South Texas Counties Wednesday

    The National Weather Service in Brownsville, Texas, has issued a Heat Advisory for Wednesday, September 2, 2026, from noon to 6 p.m. CDT. The advisory expires at 6 p.m. CDT Wednesday. The advisory covers Inland Kenedy, Inland Willacy, Inland Cameron, Coastal Kenedy, and Coastal Willacy counties, including the cities of Sarita, Raymondville, Port Mansfield, Brownsville, and Harlingen.

    Heat index values up to 115 degrees are expected. The advisory warns that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. The NWS advises drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors.

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