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Extreme heat and drought risk hit Southeast Texas this week
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk · As published by CW39 Houston
· August 18, 2026
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Extreme heat and drought risk are affecting an area this week. The region impacted is Southeast Texas.
Further information on this situation is available from CW39 Houston . Details about the extreme heat and drought risk are provided by this source.
The source reports that these conditions are hitting the area, but additional specifics are not provided here. For more information, readers can refer to CW39 Houston.
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Published: August 18, 2026 ·
Source: CW39 Houston ·
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