DFW Airport Weather: Summer Solstice, 14-Day Forecast, and US Heatwaves

Summer Solstice and Daylight

• ☀️ The summer solstice officially begins at 9:41 PM, marking the start of summer.
• 🌍 This occurs when the sun's direct rays are over the Tropic of Cancer due to the Earth's 23.5-degree axial tilt.
• ⬆️ The northern hemisphere is tilted towards the sun, resulting in the longest day of the year with 14 hours, 18 minutes, and 44 seconds of daylight.
• ⬇️ Days will gradually shorten after today until the winter solstice on December 21st.

DFW Weather Conditions

• 🔥 Today's high reached 95°F, exceeding the normal of 92°F, but not a record.
• 🌡️ The morning low was 79°F, contributing to a warm and muggy start to the day, expected to continue all weekend.
• 💧 There is no rain expected today in DFW.
• 📊 For the month, rainfall is slightly behind, but year-to-date, DFW is slightly ahead with 20.33 inches.
• 🍃 Current pollen counts for grass, oak, and fungus are low.

National Heatwave Overview

• ⚠️ Heat advisories and extreme heat warnings are in effect for the upper Midwest, with heat indices up to 110°F.
• 🌡️ Areas from Ohio to Boston, including New York City and Philadelphia, will experience highs near 100°F.
• 🚨 Record-breaking heat is expected in New York City on Monday and Tuesday, with heat indices up to 106°F.
• ☀️ North Texas experiences similar heat as a normal summer condition.

DFW 14-Day Forecast

• 🌤️ The weekend will feature sunshine with highs in the mid-90s and heat index values around 100°F.
• 📈 Temperatures are expected to remain in the mid-90s for the next couple of weeks.
• 🎆 The 14-day forecast includes the Fourth of July, with currently low chances for dramatic weather changes.
• ⛈️ There is a 10% chance of rain next Thursday, and a low chance for pop-up showers or storms on the following Sunday, Monday, and the Fourth of July.