National Weather ServiceTexasExtreme Heat WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Extreme Heat Warnings in Texas
The National Weather Service issued 4 extreme heat warnings for Texas in 2025 and 21 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 1st most of any state. 2026 through September: 34, 65% above the average of 21 for those months in 2008-2025. Inland Kleberg was covered most often (57 times since 2008).
How many extreme heat warnings does Texas get?
Every extreme heat warning that covered part of Texas. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 34 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2024 | 58 |
| 2023 | 209 |
| 2022 | 29 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2020 | 27 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Texas get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Texas?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inland Kleberg | 57 | 48 | June 18, 2026 |
| Inland Nueces | 51 | 46 | June 18, 2026 |
| Jim Wells | 42 | 34 | June 18, 2026 |
| Tyler | 39 | 36 | August 21, 2026 |
| Shelby | 39 | 30 | August 21, 2026 |
| Bastrop | 39 | 33 | August 23, 2026 |
| Travis | 38 | 32 | August 23, 2026 |
| Northern Jasper | 38 | 36 | August 21, 2026 |
| Williamson | 37 | 31 | August 23, 2026 |
| Northern Newton | 37 | 35 | August 21, 2026 |
| Inland San Patricio | 37 | 37 | June 18, 2026 |
| Atascosa | 37 | 31 | June 18, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
The latest extreme heat warnings for Texas in AreaZine's record
NWS NormanWarningAugust 25, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Jackson, Tillman, Cotton and 4 more, OK and TX
Expired 7:00 p.m. CDT, August 25, 2026
NWS Fort WorthWarningAugust 24, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Montague, Cooke, Grayson and 29 more, TX
Expired 9:00 p.m. CDT, August 25, 2026
NWS NormanWarningAugust 23, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Harmon, Jackson, Tillman and 10 more, OK and TX
Expired 8:00 p.m. CDT, August 24, 2026
NWS AmarilloWarningAugust 23, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Donley and Collingsworth, TX
Expired 8:00 p.m. CDT, August 23, 2026
NWS LubbockWarningAugust 23, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Briscoe, Hall, Childress and 2 more, TX
Expired 8:00 p.m. CDT, August 24, 2026
NWS San AngeloWarningAugust 23, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Fisher, Nolan, Haskell and 5 more, TX
Expired 7:00 p.m. CDT, August 24, 2026
NWS Austin/San AntonioWarningAugust 22, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Llano, Burnet, Williamson and 7 more, TX
Expired 7:00 p.m. CDT, August 23, 2026
NWS NormanWarningAugust 22, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Beckham, Washita, Harmon and 23 more, OK and TX
Expired 8:00 p.m. CDT, August 23, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
What is an extreme heat warning?
An extreme heat warning means dangerous heat is expected, measured by heat index or temperature thresholds each office sets. It replaced the excessive heat warning in 2025. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. AreaZine's counts include the excessive heat warnings issued before the change. The national record · Every warning type in Texas.