Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Oklahoma and Texas Counties
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An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect from 1 PM to 7 PM CDT today for Jackson, Tillman, Cotton, Jefferson, Wilbarger, Wichita, and Clay counties with temperatures up to 113°F.
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- Record type
- Extreme Heat Warning
- Affected area
- Oklahoma and Texas border region
- Issued
- August 25, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Norman OK
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Alert Details
Extreme Heat Warning issued by NWS Norman OK. Effective from 2026-08-25T00:09:00-05:00 until 2026-08-25T19:00:00-05:00. Alert type code: XHW.
Affected Areas
In Oklahoma: Jefferson, Cotton, Jackson, and Tillman Counties. In Texas: Clay, Wichita, and Wilbarger Counties.
What You Should Do
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Expected Conditions
Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures up to 113 and heat index values up to 113 expected. Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Timeline
Onset at 2026-08-25T13:00:00-05:00. Ends at 2026-08-25T19:00:00-05:00.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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