Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Six Texas Counties

Source: NOAA · Northwest Texas

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NOAA issued it on July 21, 2026, 4 weeks ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).

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An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect until 10 PM CDT June 18 for Callahan, Haskell, Jones, Shackelford, Taylor, and Throckmorton Counties with heat index values up to 110.

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Record type
Extreme Heat Warning
Affected area
Northwest Texas
Issued
July 21, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS San Angelo TX

Heat notices are time-bound and location-specific. Confirm the current forecast and local public-health guidance before relying on this archived record.

Record status: historical. It was issued 4 weeks ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northwest Texas.

Alert Details

Extreme Heat Warning issued by NWS San Angelo TX. Effective from 12:07 PM CDT June 18, 2026 until 10 PM CDT June 18, 2026.

Affected Areas

Callahan, Haskell, Jones, Shackelford, Taylor, and Throckmorton 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.

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.

Expected Conditions

Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110.

Timeline

Alert effective from 12:07 PM CDT until 10 PM CDT on June 18, 2026.

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect until 10 PM CDT June 18 for Callahan, Haskell, Jones, Shackelford, Taylor, and Throckmorton Counties with heat index values up to 110.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Northwest Texas. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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