DFW Summer Heat: July Forecast and Triple-Digit Outlook

July Weather So Far

• 🗓️ This July has been cooler than average, with 13 days below normal high temperatures.
• 🌡️ We've only experienced two days above normal and no triple-digit days yet, which is behind the average.
• 💡 The average date for the first triple-digit day in DFW is July 1st, and we are currently behind schedule.

Tropical Disturbance and Local Impact

• ☁️ A tropical disturbance from the east is bringing partly cloudy skies, especially south of I-20.
• 💨 This disturbance may slightly temper the heat in some areas, but temperatures will still be very high.

Upcoming 5-Day Forecast

• ☀️ High temperatures over the next five days will be close to the norm, ranging from 96 to 98 degrees.
• 🔥 Heat index values are expected to be around 100 to 103 degrees, indicating hot and humid conditions.
• 💨 South winds of 10 to 20 mph will make it feel like a blast furnace at times.
• 🚫 No triple-digit temperatures are predicted within the next five days.

Extended 14-Day Outlook

• 📈 Beyond the first week, temperatures will remain in the upper 90s, with a possibility of a couple of triple-digit days.
• 📅 The first triple-digit day might occur around July 31st for some, but it's likely to happen sooner for many.
• 🌧️ There is a 10% chance of rain on the first Friday of the extended forecast period.