⚠️ Special Weather Statement – Zapata; Jim Hogg; Brooks; Inland Kenedy; Starr; Southern Hidalgo; Inland Willacy; Inland Cameron; Coastal Kenedy; Northern Hidalgo; Coastal Willacy; Coastal Cameron – Saturday, September 12, 2026

Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 10:09PM 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 Sunday afternoon into Sunday evening. A few
locations may briefly experience heat index values above 111
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.