# HEADLINE
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HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT FRIDAY
# DETAILS
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WHAT
Heat index values up to 108.
WHERE
Portions of north central and northeast Texas.
WHEN
Until 8 PM CDT Friday.
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.
ISSUED AT
Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 2:21 PM CDT
ISSUED BY
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
HEADER
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
# PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, 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 9 1 1.
# AREAS AFFECTED
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Hopkins, Collin, Cooke, Dallas, Delta, Denton, Fannin, Grayson, Hunt, Kaufman, Lamar, Montague, Rains, Rockwall, Tarrant, Van Zandt, Wise
Including the cities of Bowie, Nocona, Gainesville, Sherman, Denison, Bonham, Paris, Decatur, Bridgeport, Carrollton, Denton, Lewisville, Flower Mound, Plano, McKinney, Allen, Frisco, Greenville, Commerce, Cooper, Sulphur Springs, Fort Worth, Arlington, Dallas, Rockwall, Heath, Terrell, Kaufman, Forney, Canton, Grand Saline, Wills Point, Van, Edgewood, Emory, East Tawakoni, and Point