⚠️ Special Weather Statement – Zapata; Jim Hogg; Brooks; Inland Kenedy; Starr; Southern Hidalgo; Inland Willacy; Inland Cameron; Coastal Kenedy; Northern Hidalgo; Coastal Willacy; Coastal Cameron – Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Special Weather Statement issued September 8 at 8:27PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX

Details

The combination of hot temperatures and elevated humidity levels
will produce heat index values between 108 and 111 degrees for
several hours Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday evening. A few
locations may briefly experience heat index values above 111F
degrees.

If you plan to spend time outside, drink plenty of water, wear
light weight and light colored clothing and take frequent breaks
from the heat. Young children and pets should never be left
unattended in vehicles.

This alert was automatically posted by SkyGuard, MWSC’s severe weather alerting system. Source: National Weather Service.