DFW Weather: Extreme Heat Expected This Week, Relief by Weekend

Current Heatwave Conditions

• 🌡️ Fort Worth is starting the day at 79 degrees, feeling like 82, with clear skies.
• 📈 Afternoon temperatures in Dallas and Fort Worth are expected to reach 98 to 99 degrees, slightly above the normal high of 97.
• 🥵 The heat index will make it feel like 105 to 106 degrees in Dallas and Fort Worth, potentially reaching 107 in some areas.
• ⚠️ A heat advisory is in effect through at least 7 pm tomorrow and is likely to be extended through the middle of the week.

Mid-Week Forecast

• ☀️ The next five days will see temperatures well into the triple digits, with highs around 100 degrees on Wednesday and Thursday.
• 🔥 Wednesday and Thursday are predicted to be the hottest days, with the heat index potentially reaching 105 to 107 degrees.
• ⚠️ Temperatures are expected to be 101 to 102 degrees on Wednesday and Thursday.

Weekend Outlook and Beyond

• ☁️ By the weekend, the ridge of high pressure is expected to retreat westward, bringing a chance of rain.
• 📉 Temperatures will decrease into the lower 90s over the upcoming weekend.
• 🌦️ There is a slight chance for showers and thunderstorms on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
• 📈 However, the second half of the 14-day forecast indicates a return to upper 90s and dry conditions next week.