Texas — The statewide forecast for Saturday, August 8, 2026 is based on official National Weather Service data from representative points across 12 Texas regions. Forecast highs across those points range from 89°F to 104°F. Triple-digit heat is possible in Panhandle, Permian Basin / West Texas, Concho Valley / Big Country, North Texas, and South Texas / Rio Grande Valley. The better rain and thunderstorm chances are focused on Northeast Texas, East Texas, and Southeast Texas / Upper Gulf Coast.
Panhandle
Highs are expected to range from 99°F to 102°F. Rain chances remain very low, generally 0% to 2%. Mostly sunny to sunny conditions are expected.
South Plains
Highs are expected to range from 98°F to 99°F. Rain chances remain very low, generally 0% to 10%. Mostly sunny to sunny conditions are expected.
Far West Texas
Highs are expected to range from 91°F to 99°F. Rain chances range from 4% to 21%, with only isolated showers or thunderstorms possible in parts of the region. Mostly sunny to sunny conditions are expected.
Permian Basin / West Texas
Highs are expected to range from 97°F to 100°F. Rain chances remain very low, generally 2% to 10%. Mostly sunny to sunny conditions are expected.
Concho Valley / Big Country
Highs are expected to range from 98°F to 101°F. Only isolated rain is possible, with chances around 10% to 11%. Mostly sunny to sunny conditions are expected.
North Texas
Highs are expected to range from 100°F to 104°F. Rain chances range from 1% to 22%, with only isolated showers or thunderstorms possible in parts of the region. Mostly sunny to sunny conditions are expected.
Northeast Texas
Highs are expected to range from 93°F to 98°F. Rain chances range from 11% to 41%, with isolated to scattered showers or thunderstorms possible in parts of the region. Mostly sunny to sunny conditions are expected.
East Texas
Highs are expected to range from 97°F to 98°F. Rain chances range from 20% to 41%, with isolated to scattered showers or thunderstorms possible in parts of the region. Mostly sunny to sunny conditions are expected.
Central Texas / Hill Country
Highs are expected to range from 98°F to 99°F. Rain chances remain very low, generally 2% to 10%. Mostly sunny to sunny conditions are expected.
Southeast Texas / Upper Gulf Coast
Highs are expected to range from 90°F to 94°F. Rain chances range from 22% to 33%, with isolated to scattered showers or thunderstorms possible in parts of the region. Mostly sunny to sunny conditions are expected.
Coastal Bend
Highs are expected to range from 89°F to 94°F. Only isolated rain is possible, with chances around 10% to 20%. Patchy fog may occur early before mostly sunny conditions develop.
South Texas / Rio Grande Valley
Highs are expected to range from 96°F to 102°F. Only isolated rain is possible, with chances around 6% to 14%. Mostly sunny to sunny conditions are expected.
What Texans Should Watch
Active NWS alerts from the latest Texas scan at 6:22 am CDT:
Heat Advisory — Hardeman, Foard, and Baylor until 8:00 p.m. CDT.
Heat Advisory — Wilbarger, Wichita, Archer, and Clay until 8:00 p.m. CDT.
Heat Advisory — Palo Duro Canyon until 9:00 p.m. CDT.
Flood Warning — McMullen, TX until 9:48 p.m. CDT.
SPC includes parts of Texas in a general thunderstorm area; this is below an organized severe-weather risk category.
WPC places parts of Texas in a Marginal Day 1 excessive-rainfall risk.
ℹ Regional ranges are based on multiple representative official NWS forecast points within each region; local conditions can vary.
Sources: NOAA / National Weather Service, Storm Prediction Center and Weather Prediction Center. Forecasts can change; check official alerts for your location.