NWS Fort Worth TXXH.W 0003August 24, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Montague, Cooke, Grayson and 29 more, TX
The National Weather Service office in Fort Worth issued an extreme heat warning for Montague, Cooke, Grayson and 29 more in Texas, which was in force until 9:00 p.m. local time on August 25. It was the 3rd extreme heat warning the NWS office in Fort Worth issued in 2026. Texas had 15 extreme heat warnings in August 2026, against 9 in an average August of 2008-2025 (Texas's extreme heat warnings by year).
ExpiredWarning
In force for 31.5 hours; it has expired. The agency may have replaced it with a new notice.
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Fort Worth TX
- Area
- Montague, Cooke, Grayson and 29 more
- State
- Texas
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 1:30 p.m. CDT, August 24, 2026
- Expires
- 9:00 p.m. CDT, August 25, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Severe, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- KFWD XH.W 0003
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...For Monday, Dangerously hot conditions with temperature values up to 111 expected. For Tuesday, dangerously hot conditions with temperature values up to 107 expected. * WHERE...Portions of North Texas and Western Central Texas. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hot and dry conditions are increasing the risk of wildfires! Extreme care is urged during all outside activities where there is a potential for fires to get started.
What the agency told people to do
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Source: National Weather Service: the notice at its source. The text is the agency's, unedited. A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.