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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Brownsville TX

125 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026



TXZ250-252-353-070100-

Brooks-Starr-Northern Hidalgo-

Including the cities of Falfurrias, Rio Grande City, Roma, 

and San Manuel

125 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026



...Heat Indices Above 108 Expected this Afternoon into this 

Evening...



Apparent, or feels like, temperatures this afternoon are expected

to top 108 degrees across Starr, Brooks, and northern Hidalgo 

counties. Peak Heat Indices may reach 112 or 113 degrees briefly 

late this afternoon into early this evening when peak daytime 

heating and evening humidity recovery begins.



Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of 

the sun, and check up on relatives, neighbors, workers, and the 

elderly.



Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose 

fitting clothing. Try to limit exercise and strenuous activities.

Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat 

stroke. Heat related illnesses increase significantly during 

extreme heat and high humidity events. Death is possible to 

unprepared people and pets.



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.



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