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☀️ HEAT ADVISORY – HARDIN COUNTY ☀️The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for our area today, Monday, S...
09/07/2026

☀️ HEAT ADVISORY – HARDIN COUNTY ☀️

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for our area today, Monday, September 7, from 11:00 AM until 7:00 PM CDT.

🌡️ Heat index values could reach as high as 107°F.

Hot temperatures combined with high humidity can increase the risk of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, especially for those working outdoors, older adults, children, and anyone without adequate air conditioning.

⚠️ Please take precautions today:

💧 Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated.
❄️ Spend as much time as possible in air-conditioned locations.
☀️ Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.
👷 If working outdoors, take frequent breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.
👥 Check on relatives, neighbors, older adults, and others who may be vulnerable to the heat.
🚗 Never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle.
🐾 Make sure outdoor pets have plenty of fresh water and access to shade.

🚨 Know the signs of heat illness. If someone becomes overwhelmed by the heat, move them to a cool, shaded or air-conditioned location immediately. Heat stroke is a medical emergency — call 911.

Please plan outdoor activities accordingly and take the heat seriously. A few extra precautions can help keep you, your family, and our community safe.

Please self-report infrastructure damages, including photos, using: https://damage.tdem.texas.gov/This information is fi...
09/06/2026

Please self-report infrastructure damages, including photos, using: https://damage.tdem.texas.gov/

This information is filtered down to each County and we are using it to assess damages and to assign Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) to assist where they can.

Pass this on to your neighbors and anyone else you know that sustained damages from Edouard. *Unfortunately, power outage is not considered damage.

If you need assistance submitting information via iSTAT, we will be glad to help.

⚠️ FLOOD WATCH EXTENDED THROUGH 7 PM TODAY ⚠️The Flood Watch remains in effect until 7:00 PM CDT this evening, Thursday,...
09/03/2026

⚠️ FLOOD WATCH EXTENDED THROUGH 7 PM TODAY ⚠️

The Flood Watch remains in effect until 7:00 PM CDT this evening, Thursday, September 3, for Hardin County and portions of Southeast Texas.

🌧️ Flooding is already ongoing in portions of the area, and additional flooding remains possible. Bands of heavy rainfall associated with Tropical Depression Edouard are expected to increase again today. With the significant rainfall we have already received, additional rain could quickly worsen existing conditions.

Potential impacts include:

Flooding of roads, streets, and low-lying areas
Rising creeks, streams, and rivers
Flooding in poor-drainage and urban areas
Additional or worsening street flooding
Rapidly changing road conditions

🚫 PLEASE LIMIT TRAVEL IF POSSIBLE. Numerous areas remain saturated, and water levels can rise quickly with additional rainfall. Never attempt to drive around barricades or through water covering a roadway.

TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN! Even if you are familiar with a roadway, floodwater may hide washouts, debris, or other hazards.

Residents in flood-prone areas should remain alert, monitor conditions, and be prepared to take action if a Flash Flood Warning or other warning is issued.

Stay weather aware throughout the day and continue monitoring official information from the Hardin County Office of Emergency Management and the National Weather Service.

Please share this information with family, friends, and neighbors.

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300 W. Monroe
Kountze, TX
77625

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