Heat Advisory for Sevier, Howard, Little River and Surrounding Areas Until 7 PM CDT Wednesday
The National Weather Service warns that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Canton, Texas FirstAlerts
Everything reported in Canton and within 40 miles of it, at every level — nothing here is filtered out for being local.
Severe Weather
13 reportsHeat Advisory for Sevier, Howard, Little River and Surrounding Areas From 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Tuesday
The National Weather Service warns that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses across parts of four states, including Sevier, Howard, and Little River counties.
Heat Advisory for Sevier, Howard, Little River and Other Areas from 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Monday
The National Weather Service warns that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses from 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Monday.
Heat Advisory for Montague, Cooke, Grayson Until 8 PM CDT Sunday
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Montague, Cooke, Grayson and other North Texas counties, with heat index values up to 108 expected until 8 PM CDT Sunday.
Heat Advisory Extended Through 7 PM CDT Wednesday for Miller, Lafayette, Columbia
The National Weather Service has pushed the end time of the Heat Advisory back to 7 PM CDT Wednesday, extending the period of dangerous heat for Miller, Lafayette, Columbia and other areas.
Heat Advisory Issued for Sevier, Howard, Little River and Other Areas Through 8 PM CDT
The National Weather Service warns of heat illnesses as heat index values reach 108 degrees in Sevier, Howard, Little River and other areas.
Plane Crashes
3 reportsNTSB Investigating Fatal Luscombe 8A Crash Near Canton, Texas
One person aboard was killed in the July 14, 2026 accident, according to the National Transportation Safety Board accident record; the cause has not been determined.
One Killed in Single-Engine Airplane Crash Near Forney, Texas
The accident record lists three people on board, one fatality and two minor injuries; the National Transportation Safety Board investigation is open.
Two Killed in Beech A36 Crash Near Murchison, Texas
An NTSB accident record lists two people on board and two fatalities in the February 11, 2026 crash; the cause has not been determined.
Drinking Water
1 reportSouth Rains SUD Exceeded Contaminant Limit in June 2026, EPA Record Shows
The Texas water system serving Emory was required to notify customers within 24 hours, according to the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System.
Nursing Home Enforcement
1 reportAvir at Mineola Fined $25,490 in Mineola, Texas
Federal enforcement records show Avir at Mineola was issued a $25,490 fine on May 11, 2026.
Disaster Declarations
1 reportHenderson County, Texas, Covered by Major Disaster Declaration DR-4266-TX for Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding
Individual Assistance is declared for households in Henderson County under the March 19, 2016 major disaster declaration, with a filing deadline of May 18, 2016.