Texas Weather & Safety Alerts
5 active alerts
Data source: National Weather Service (NWS)
Flooding
Flood Warning (WARNING) - expires September 10, 2026 at 2:00 AM EDT
Areas affected: Hardin, TX; Jefferson, TX
Flood Warning issued September 9 at 11:51AM CDT until September 10 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...Pine Island Bayou Near Sour Lake affecting Hardin and Jefferson Counties.
For the Pine Island Bayou...including Sour Lake...Minor flooding is forecast.
WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE...Pine Island Bayou near Sour Lake.
WHEN...Until Thursday evening.
IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Water inundates roads in lowland areas near the river. Low spots on Old Sour Lake Road are under water.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
At 10:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 25.8 feet.
Bankfull stage is 22.0 feet.
Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 26.2 feet.
Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning and continue falling to 19.9 feet Monday morning.
Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 25.9 feet on 05/20/1994.
What to do: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 100 AM CDT.
Source: NWS Lake Charles LA
Extreme Heat
Heat Advisory (ADVISORY) - expires September 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT
Areas affected: Sevier; Howard; Little River; Hempstead; Nevada; Miller; Lafayette; Columbia; Union; Caddo; Bossier; Webster; Claiborne; Lincoln; Union; De Soto; Red River; Bienville; Jackson; Ouachita; Sabine; Natchitoches; Winn; Grant; Caldwell; La Salle; McCurtain; Red River; Bowie; Franklin; Titus; Camp; Morris; Cass; Wood; Upshur; Marion; Smith; Gregg; Harrison; Cherokee; Rusk; Panola; Nacogdoches; Shelby; Angelina; San Augustine; Sabine
Heat Advisory issued September 9 at 3:03AM CDT until September 9 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
- WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 are expected.
WHERE...Much of south central and southwest Arkansas, north central and northwest Louisiana, deep east and northeast Texas and southeast Oklahoma.
WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.
IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
What to do: Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Source: NWS Shreveport LA
Heat Advisory (ADVISORY) - expires September 9, 2026 at 5:30 PM EDT
Areas affected: Woods; Alfalfa; Grant; Kay; Woodward; Major; Garfield; Noble; Dewey; Custer; Blaine; Kingfisher; Logan; Payne; Washita; Caddo; Canadian; Oklahoma; Lincoln; Grady; McClain; Cleveland; Pottawatomie; Seminole; Hughes; Harmon; Greer; Kiowa; Jackson; Tillman; Comanche; Stephens; Garvin; Murray; Pontotoc; Coal; Cotton; Jefferson; Carter; Johnston; Atoka; Love; Marshall; Bryan; Hardeman; Foard; Wilbarger; Wichita; Knox; Baylor; Archer; Clay
Heat Advisory issued September 9 at 2:21AM CDT until September 9 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
- WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected.
WHERE...Portions of central, east central, northern, northwest, southeast, southern, southwest, and western Oklahoma and northern Texas.
WHEN...From noon today to 7 PM CDT this evening.
IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
What to do: Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Source: NWS Norman OK
Heat Advisory (ADVISORY) - expires September 9, 2026 at 9:00 PM EDT
Areas affected: Montague; Cooke; Grayson; Wise; Denton; Collin; Hunt; Delta; Hopkins; Tarrant; Dallas; Rockwall; Kaufman; Van Zandt; Rains; Johnson; Ellis; Henderson; Hill; Navarro; Freestone; Anderson; Bell; McLennan; Falls; Limestone; Leon; Milam; Robertson
Heat Advisory issued September 9 at 1:20PM CDT until September 9 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
- WHAT...Heat index values up to 108\.
WHERE...Portions of North and Central Texas.
WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.
IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity will increase the risk for heat-related illnesses to occur, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.
What to do: Take extra precautions when outside by staying hydrated, wearing lightweight and loose fitting clothing, and limiting strenuous activities to the early morning or evening. Check up on relatives and neighbors. Never leave young children or pets in an enclosed vehicle, even for a short time, as temperatures can quickly rise to life-threatening levels.
Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk when outdoors, 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 911 ASAP if you or someone you know is exhibiting signs of heat stroke.
Source: NWS Fort Worth TX
Heat Advisory (ADVISORY) - expires September 9, 2026 at 9:00 PM EDT
Areas affected: Fannin; Lamar; Young; Jack; Stephens; Palo Pinto; Parker; Hood; Somervell; Bosque; Coryell
Heat Advisory issued September 9 at 1:20PM CDT until September 9 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
- WHAT...Heat index values up to 108\.
WHERE...Portions of North and Central Texas.
WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.
IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity will increase the risk for heat-related illnesses to occur, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.
What to do: Take extra precautions when outside by staying hydrated, wearing lightweight and loose fitting clothing, and limiting strenuous activities to the early morning or evening. Check up on relatives and neighbors. Never leave young children or pets in an enclosed vehicle, even for a short time, as temperatures can quickly rise to life-threatening levels.
Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk when outdoors, 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 911 ASAP if you or someone you know is exhibiting signs of heat stroke.
Source: NWS Fort Worth TX
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