Weather Alerts For Harker Heights, TX

# HEADLINE -------------------- HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT WEDNESDAY # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT Temperatures up to 104 and heat index values up to 108. WHERE Portions of Central and East Texas. WHEN Until 9 PM CDT Wednesday. 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. ADDITIONAL DETAILS Hot and dry conditions are increasing the risk of wildfires! Extreme care is urged during all outside activities where there is a potential for fires to get started. ISSUED AT Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 12:37 PM CDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Fort Worth TX HEADER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- 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. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Bell, Anderson, Delta, Falls, Freestone, Henderson, Hopkins, Lamar, Leon, Limestone, Milam, Rains, Robertson, Van Zandt Including the cities of Teague, Calvert, Grand Saline, Fairfield, Sulphur Springs, Point, Palestine, Gun Barrel City, Van, Wills Point, East Tawakoni, Emory, Oakwood, Centerville, Athens, Killeen, Buffalo, Canton, Jewett, Fort Hood, Marlin, Paris, Groesbeck, Mexia, Normangee, Hearne, Franklin, Cooper, Temple, Wortham, Rockdale, Cameron, and Edgewood