Texas Moderate Heat Advisory | Effective 07/20/2026 11:00

Headline: 
Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 1:00PM CDT until July 21 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event: 
Heat Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 20, 2026 - 11:00am
Expires: 
July 21, 2026 - 5:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Texas. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Tuesday. * 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.
Instruction: 
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Area Description: 
Houston; Trinity; Madison; Walker; San Jacinto; Polk; Burleson; Brazos; Washington; Grimes; Montgomery; Northern Liberty; Colorado; Austin; Waller; Inland Harris; Chambers; Wharton; Fort Bend; Inland Jackson; Inland Matagorda; Inland Brazoria; Inland Galveston; Southern Liberty; Coastal Harris; Coastal Jackson; Coastal Matagorda; Coastal Brazoria; Coastal Galveston; Matagorda Islands; Brazoria Islands; Galveston Island; Bolivar Peninsula
Forcast Office: 
NWS Houston/Galveston TX