Weather Alerts For Star, TX

# HEADLINE -------------------- EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures and heat index values up to 111 expected. WHERE North and Central Texas. WHEN Until 9 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. ISSUED AT Monday, August 24, 2026 at 12:44 AM 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. Extreme heat is dangerous, especially for those without reliable shelter. Limit time outdoors during the hottest time of the day, typically from 2 to 7 PM, rest in the shade when possible, and drink plenty of water. Locate nearby cooling centers through local resources or dial 2-1-1 in Texas. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Freestone, Hunt, Johnson, Leon, Rockwall, Anderson, Bell, Bosque, Collin, Comanche, Cooke, Coryell, Dallas, Delta, Denton, Eastland, Ellis, Erath, Falls, Fannin, Grayson, Hamilton, Henderson, Hill, Hood, Hopkins, Jack, Kaufman, Lamar, Lampasas, Limestone, McLennan, Milam, Mills, Montague, Navarro, Palo Pinto, Parker, Rains, Robertson, Somervell, Stephens, Tarrant, Van Zandt, Wise, Young Including the cities of Frisco, Gainesville, Lewisville, Palestine, Granbury, Franklin, Clifton, Killeen, Oak Trail Shores, Ennis, Stephenville, McKinney, Comanche, Goldthwaite, East Tawakoni, Decatur, Sulphur Springs, Groesbeck, Paris, Briar, Greenville, Bowie, Calvert, Centerville, Meridian, Bridgeport, Plano, Rockwall, Wortham, Van, Breckenridge, Cisco, Cameron, Terrell, Eastland, Dallas, Gun Barrel City, Nocona, Arlington, Allen, Point, Jewett, Normangee, Gorman, Edgewood, Cooper, Waxahachie, Rockdale, Dublin, Ranger, Kaufman, Gatesville, Corsicana, Denison, Graham, Hillsboro, Grand Saline, Commerce, Fairfield, Mexia, Denton, Canton, Bonham, Hamilton, Copperas Cove, Lampasas, Midlothian, Heath, Waco, Fort Hood, Teague, De Leon, Olney, Glen Rose, Temple, Burleson, Weatherford, Wills Point, Oakwood, Marlin, Flower Mound, Mineral Wells, Cleburne, Athens, Valley Mills, Fort Worth, Carrollton, Hico, Hearne, Buffalo, Jacksboro, Forney, Sherman, and Emory

Pollen Index: 8.3 Pollen Level: medium-high Predominant Pollen: Chenopods, Elm and Grass. Pollen concentrations for Tuesday will be falling in the moderate range. This relief in pollen levels is caused in part by falling temperatures and higher dew points.