# SUMMARY
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The combination of hot temperatures and elevated humidity levels will produce heat index values between 108 and 111 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.
# DETAILS
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ISSUED AT
Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 7:46 AM CDT
ISSUED BY
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
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Special Weather Statement
# AREAS AFFECTED
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Coastal Kenedy, Coastal Cameron, Coastal Willacy, Inland Cameron, Inland Kenedy, Inland Willacy, Southern Hidalgo
Including the cities of Sarita, McAllen, Edinburg, Pharr, Mission, Weslaco, Raymondville, Brownsville, Harlingen, Port Mansfield, Port Isabel, and Laguna Vista