Special Weather Statement

Locations Affected

McAllen, TX ∙ Edinburg, TX ∙ Mission, TX ∙ Pharr, TX ∙ Rivereno, TX ∙ La Reforma, TX ∙ Flowella, TX ∙ La Loma de Falcon, TX ∙ Tierra Dorada, TX ∙ El Chaparral, TX

Full Alert Message

Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Brownsville TX 556 AM CDT Mon May 19 2025 ...HEAT INDEX VALUES BETWEEN 105 AND 110 DEGREES EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON... The combination of well-above normal temperatures and increased humidity values will produce Heat Index values up to 110 degrees for a few hours this afternoon across portions of Starr, Hidalgo, Brooks, and Kenedy counties. A few locations, especially along the Rio Grande in Starr and Hidalgo counties, may briefly experience Heat Index values up to 112 degrees mid-afternoon. Remember to drink plenty of water, wear lightweight and light- colored clothing, and take frequent breaks from the heat. Children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles.

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