Extreme Heat and Fire Weather Conditions in the West; Severe Thunderstorm Threat in the Northern Plains on Thursday

Extreme heat will may set some new daily temperature records across the Desert Southwest. Hot, dry and windy conditions and dry thunderstorms continue to bring fire weather concerns for portions of the Desert Southwest, the central Great Basin and Rockies. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Northern Plains late Thursday. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Aug 7, 2025 at 1:30:09 am CDT

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Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory Thursday

Late Week Heat

This Weekend & Next Week

Heat Safety - Protect Your Family

Heat Safety - Wherever You Are

Most of North TX as well as Henderson and Navarro counties are under a Heat Advisory for Thursday from 1 PM to 8 PM. Maximum heat index ("feels like" temps) will be as high as 109 degrees. Drink plenty of water, take requent breaks, and remember to LOOK BEFORE YOU LOCK!

It's heating up late week with highs in the mid 90s up to 103 degrees tomorrow and Friday. Max heat index values will be up to 109 degrees. Take caution in the heat and stay hydrated!

Highs will primarily be in the upper 90s along with most of the region remaining rain-free this weekend and into early next week. Low storm chances (20%) return Sunday and each day into the mid week across the far southeast/portions of the Brazos Valley. Looking ahead, temperatures are favored to be above normal (50-60% chance).

Heat-Related Deaths ARE Preventable. Minutes matter and cracking the windows does NOT help. LOOK BEFORE YOU LOCK. The temperature in your car can quickly become deadly!

Practice Heat Safety wherever you are. Job Sites: stay hydrated and take breaks in the shade as often as possible. Indoors: Check up on the elderly, sick and those without AC. Vehicles: Never leave kids or pets unattended - LOOK before you LOCK. Outdoors: Limit strenuous outdoor activities, find shade, and stay hydrated. Heat-related deaths are preventable. Protect yourself and others from the impacts of heat waves.