Jefferson County

Heat Advisory issued August 24 at 1:10PM CDT until August 25 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

* WHAT...Peak heat index values up to 109. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Texas. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hotter conditions are expected on Wednesday with afternoon temperatures generally in the triple digits and peak heat indices in the 106 to 112 F range. This Heat Advisory will likely need to be extended through midweek.

Heat Advisory issued August 24 at 10:48AM CDT until August 24 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Louisiana and southeast Texas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Big Thicket National Preserve

Bridge Closure on Sunflower Road

Sunflower Road is closed at Big Sandy Creek for bridge replacement. Big Sandy Trail is open and accessible via Sunflower Road from Dallardsville.

Big Thicket National Preserve

Park Store is Cashless

The Western National Parks store accepts credit/debit cards and contactless/mobile payments only.

Big Thicket National Preserve

Park Store Closed for Inventory Tue 9/16

The Western National Parks store inside the visitor center will be closed for inventory on Tuesday, September 16. The visitor center and restrooms will remain open.