National Weather ServiceTexasHeat AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Heat Advisories in Texas
The National Weather Service issued 80 heat advisories for Texas in 2025 and 114 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 1st most of any state. 2026 through September: 280, 145% above the average of 114 for those months in 2008-2025. Jim Wells was covered most often (266 times since 2008).
How many heat advisories does Texas get?
Every heat advisory that covered part of Texas. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 280 |
| 2025 | 80 |
| 2024 | 308 |
| 2023 | 489 |
| 2022 | 198 |
| 2021 | 88 |
| 2020 | 169 |
| 2019 | 164 |
| 2018 | 72 |
| 2017 | 74 |
| 2016 | 96 |
| 2015 | 46 |
| 2014 | 28 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2012 | 34 |
| 2011 | 65 |
| 2010 | 58 |
| 2009 | 54 |
| 2008 | 13 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Wells | 266 | 109 | September 30, 2026 |
| Inland Kleberg | 217 | 125 | September 30, 2026 |
| Inland Nueces | 215 | 124 | September 30, 2026 |
| Clay | 195 | 121 | September 13, 2026 |
| San Augustine | 193 | 73 | September 12, 2026 |
| Sabine | 191 | 71 | September 12, 2026 |
| Angelina | 190 | 73 | September 12, 2026 |
| Shelby | 189 | 70 | September 12, 2026 |
| Wichita | 189 | 117 | September 13, 2026 |
| Inland San Patricio | 188 | 119 | September 30, 2026 |
| Nacogdoches | 188 | 73 | September 12, 2026 |
| Coastal Kleberg | 187 | 113 | September 30, 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.
What is a heat advisory?
A heat advisory means heat that can make people ill, especially those without cooling, below the office's extreme heat warning values. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in Texas.