⚠️ Special Weather Statement – Zapata; Jim Hogg; Brooks; Inland Kenedy; Starr; Southern Hidalgo; Inland Willacy; Inland Cameron; Coastal Kenedy; Northern Hidalgo; Coastal Willacy; Coastal Cameron – Friday, August 21, 2026

Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 8:24AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX

Details

The combination of hot temperatures and humidity levels will
produce heat index values between 105 and 110 degrees for several
hours this afternoon into this evening. A few locations may
briefly experience heat index values at or above 111 degrees.

If spending 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.