Heat Advisory Issued for Bastrop, Burnet, Llano and Other Central Texas Counties
The National Weather Service warns of heat-related illness risk across parts of Central Texas.
4 reports on this incident · first at Aug 24, 2026, 12:17 p.m. ET
Earlier reports
Aug 24, 2026, 1:23 p.m. ET
Heat Advisory Extended Through Wednesday for Bastrop, Burnet, Llano
The National Weather Service has extended a Heat Advisory for parts of Central Texas, with the advisory now running from Monday, August 24, through Wednesday, August 26, according to fox7austin.com. The advisory was originally set to expire earlier, but officials have pushed the end time back, meaning the heat hazard now lasts longer than first issued.
The advisory covers Bastrop, Burnet, Llano, Travis, Williamson, Bell, Lampasas, and Milam counties. Most of the area is under either a Heat Advisory or an Extreme Heat Warning, fox7austin.com reported.
Officials warn that exposure to heat puts everyone at risk for heat-related illnesses, which can lead to heat stroke and become deadly. They recommend pre-hydrating before going out, wearing sunscreen, wearing light-colored and loose-fitting clothing, and limiting activities to early morning and evening. They also remind residents to look before locking vehicles to ensure children or pets are not left inside.
Aug 24, 2026, 12:52 p.m. ET
Heat Advisory Issued for Central Texas Counties
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for parts of Central Texas, effective from August 24 through August 26, according to fox7austin.com. The advisory covers Bastrop, Burnet, Llano, Travis, Williamson, Bell, Lampasas, and Milam counties.
Most of the area is under either a Heat Advisory or an Extreme Heat Warning, the outlet reported. Exposure to heat puts everyone at risk for heat-related illnesses, and in some cases, the illnesses can lead to a heat stroke and become deadly.
Officials recommend pre-hydrating ahead of going out in the heat, wearing sunscreen, wearing light-colored, loose-fitting clothing, and limiting activities to early morning and evening. They also remind residents to look before you lock your vehicles to make sure you aren't leaving behind children or pets.
Aug 24, 2026, 12:17 p.m. ETFirst report
Heat Advisory Issued for Central Texas Counties
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for parts of Central Texas, effective from August 24 through August 26, according to Fox 7 Austin. The advisory covers Bastrop, Burnet, Llano, Travis, Williamson, Bell, Lampasas, and Milam counties.
Most of the area is under either a Heat Advisory or an Extreme Heat Warning. Exposure to heat puts everyone at risk for heat-related illnesses, and in some cases, the illnesses can lead to a heat stroke and become deadly.
Officials recommend pre-hydrating ahead of going out in the heat, wearing sunscreen, wearing light-colored, loose-fitting clothing, and limiting activities to early morning and evening. They also remind residents to look before locking vehicles to ensure children or pets are not left behind.
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Added conflicting end times and heat descriptions from both sources.
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