⚠️ Special Weather Statement – Zapata; Jim Hogg; Brooks; Inland Kenedy; Starr; Southern Hidalgo; Inland Willacy; Inland Cameron; Northern Hidalgo – Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Special Weather Statement issued August 5 at 7:28AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX

Details

The combination of hot temperatures and humidity 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 above 111 degrees.

If spending time outside today, 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.