DFW Weather: Dangerous Heat and Humidity Expected This Week

Heat Advisory and Safety Precautions

• ⚠️ A WFA weather alert day is in effect due to dangerous heat and high humidity, leading to heat index values of 105 or higher.
• 💧 It is crucial to limit outdoor time, take breaks, hydrate properly, wear SPF, and always check the back seat of vehicles.
• 📍 The eastern half of North Texas, including Tarrant and Dallas County, is under a heat advisory until 7 PM.

Showers and Thunderstorms

• ⚡ Showers and thunderstorms are moving in from Oklahoma, with no severe activity expected, but downpours are possible.
• ⛈️ Isolated storms in the afternoon could bring up to 60 mph wind gusts, primarily affecting the southern third of North Texas, not DFW.
• 📊 Morning coverage of storms is around 30%, decreasing to 20% in the afternoon, with only a 10% chance for isolated thunderstorms tomorrow.

Temperature Forecast

• 🌡️ Current temperatures are around 83°F, feeling like 86°F, with highs expected to reach 97°F today.
• 📉 Temperatures will be cooler tomorrow with highs in the mid-90s, and continuing into the low 90s next week, including an 89°F day.
• ☀️ Labor Day weekend is predicted to be hot with high humidity, with highs in the mid-90s and a small chance of afternoon showers or storms.