DFW Heatwave: Dallas-Fort Worth Forecast for Record-Breaking Heat

Heatwave Alert for DFW

• ⚠️ A WFA weather alert day is in effect for Wednesday afternoon due to an impending heatwave.
• 🌡️ Expect the first triple-digit day of the year on Wednesday, with temperatures significantly above average.
• 💧 Stay hydrated and limit outdoor exposure during the peak heat.

Historical Heat Records

• 📅 The average date for the first triple-digit day in Dallas-Fort Worth is July 1st.
• 📈 The earliest recorded triple-digit day was March 9, 1911, when the temperature hit 100°F.
• 🗓️ The last time a triple-digit day occurred this early was April 6, 2006, reaching 101°F.

Weekly Temperature Breakdown

• ☀️ Monday: High of 83°F, just above normal.
• 📈 Tuesday: High of 94°F, 11° above normal, nearing the record of 95°F.
• 🔥 Wednesday: High of 95°F (forecast), 17° above normal, setting a new record.
• 🌡️ Thursday: Forecast high of 96°F, 13° above normal, with a record of 97°F.
• 💨 Friday: Forecast high of 92°F, 8° above normal, with a record of 94°F.

Weekend Weather Outlook

• ☁️ Saturday and Sunday will be mostly dry with a few passing clouds.
• 🌦️ Sunday (Mother's Day) has a 10% chance of rain in the Metroplex, increasing to 20% east and 30% in East Texas.
• 🌙 Tonight's low is expected to be 59°F, with any lingering rain ending soon.

Extended Forecast and Severe Weather Watch

• 🚀 Temperatures will remain warm throughout next week, with highs in the 90s.
• ⛈️ Severe thunderstorms are a possibility for the weekend of May 18-19, and vigilance will be required.
• 🚫 No major widespread rain events are anticipated in the 14-day forecast beyond potential thunderstorms.