Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Six West Texas Counties
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NWS Midland/Odessa has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Howard, Mitchell, Glasscock, Reagan, Terrell, and Lower Brewster Counties from noon to 10 PM CDT Thursday.
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- Record type
- Extreme Heat Warning
- Affected area
- West Texas
- Issued
- July 18, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Midland/Odessa 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 5 weeks ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in West Texas.
Alert Details
An Extreme Heat Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX. The alert is effective from noon to 10 PM CDT Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Howard, Mitchell, Glasscock, Reagan, Terrell, and Lower Brewster Counties in Texas.
What You Should Do
Drink plenty of fluids even if you don't feel thirsty, but avoid alcohol and caffeine. Stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on elderly and vulnerable relatives and neighbors. 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. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 911.
Expected Conditions
Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 112 expected. Temperatures up to 115 can be expected along the Rio Grande.
Timeline
The Extreme Heat Warning is in effect from noon to 10 PM CDT Thursday, June 18, 2026. A Heat Advisory remains in effect until 10 PM CDT Wednesday evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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