DFW Weather: Heat Advisory Friday, Cooler Temps Ahead

Current Weather Conditions and Summer Averages

• 🌡️ North Texas has experienced three 100-degree days so far this year, significantly behind the average of 11.
• 📈 The average temperature for the summer to date is 83 degrees, which is one degree cooler than normal.
• ☀️ Despite being behind schedule for triple-digit days, a Heat Advisory is in effect for tomorrow with heat index values potentially reaching 105°.

Tomorrow's Forecast and Heat Advisory Details

• ⚠️ The WFAA weather alert day is in effect through tomorrow evening due to high heat and humidity.
• 💧 Recommendations include limiting outdoor time, taking breaks, and hydrating properly with plenty of water.
• 🚗 A reminder to check the backseat of vehicles, as many children have returned to school.

School Start Dates and Temperatures

• 📚 Several school districts, including Cedar Hill ISD and Dotto ISD, started on Monday with afternoon temperatures around 94 degrees.
• 🏫 Other districts like Whitney ISD and Keen ISD begin school on Monday with initial temperatures around 78 degrees and reaching 93 degrees by the afternoon.

Weekend and Upcoming Week Temperature Outlook

• 🌃 Tonight's low is expected to be 78 degrees, slightly warmer than the normal low of 77.
• ☀️ Tomorrow's high will be around 99 degrees in Dallas, Fort Worth, and Denton, with some areas reaching triple digits.
• 📉 The forecast for the week ahead shows temperatures generally at or below normal, with highs ranging from the high 80s to low 90s.

Long-Term 14-Day Forecast

• 🗓️ The first seven days of the 14-day forecast show temperatures fluctuating around the normal high of 97 degrees.
• 📈 The latter half of the 14-day forecast, starting August 15th, indicates temperatures will be at or above normal for several days, with a high of 96 for the remainder of August.