Texas — The statewide forecast for Sunday, August 9, 2026 is based on official National Weather Service data from representative points across 12 Texas regions. Forecast highs across those points range from 90°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 Southeast Texas / Upper Gulf Coast, Coastal Bend, and South Texas / Rio Grande Valley.
Panhandle
Highs are expected to range from 101°F to 104°F. Rain chances remain very low, generally 1%. Mostly sunny to sunny conditions are expected.
South Plains
Highs are expected to range from 97°F to 99°F. Rain chances remain very low, generally 0%. Mostly sunny to sunny conditions are expected.
Far West Texas
Highs are expected to range from 92°F to 98°F. Rain chances remain very low, generally 0% to 1%. 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 0%. Mostly sunny to sunny conditions are expected.
Concho Valley / Big Country
Highs are expected to range from 97°F to 100°F. Rain chances remain very low, generally 1% to 2%. Mostly sunny to sunny conditions are expected.
North Texas
Highs are expected to range from 99°F to 104°F. Rain chances remain very low, generally 0% to 3%. Mostly sunny to sunny conditions are expected.
Northeast Texas
Highs are expected to range from 95°F to 97°F. Only isolated rain is possible, with chances around 0% to 18%. Mostly sunny to sunny conditions are expected.
East Texas
Highs are expected to range from 95°F to 97°F. Only isolated rain is possible, with chances around 20%. Mostly sunny to sunny conditions are expected.
Central Texas / Hill Country
Highs are expected to range from 97°F to 99°F. Only isolated rain is possible, with chances around 3% to 20%. Mostly sunny to sunny conditions are expected.
Southeast Texas / Upper Gulf Coast
Highs are expected to range from 90°F to 92°F. Rain chances range from 32% to 54%, with showers or thunderstorms becoming more widespread in portions of the region.
Coastal Bend
Highs are expected to range from 91°F to 96°F. Rain chances range from 20% to 31%, with isolated to scattered showers or thunderstorms possible in parts of the region.
South Texas / Rio Grande Valley
Highs are expected to range from 94°F to 101°F. Rain chances range from 6% to 25%, with only isolated showers or thunderstorms possible in parts of the region. Mostly sunny to sunny conditions are expected.
What Texans Should Watch
Active NWS alerts from the latest Texas scan at 6:14 am CDT:
Heat Advisory — Hansford, Ochiltree, Lipscomb, Roberts, Hemphill, Wheeler, Collingsworth, and Palo Duro Canyon until 9:00 p.m. CDT.
Heat Advisory — Hutchinson and Gray until 9:00 p.m. CDT.
Heat Advisory — Hardeman, Foard, Wilbarger, Wichita, Knox, Baylor, Archer, and Clay until 8:00 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.