DFW Weather: Heat, Sunshine, and Isolated Storms This Week

Today's DFW Weather Outlook

• ☀️ Expect sunshine today, but with increasing cloud cover developing.
• 🌡️ High temperatures are predicted to climb into the low to upper 90s, with areas to the south and west reaching the low 90s, and slightly warmer temperatures further north and east.
• 📈 The heat index will be in the low 80s, despite current temperatures in the upper 70s.

July Heat Trends and 100° Possibilities

• 📉 July has seen below-normal temperatures so far, with only five days reaching above normal in the upper 90s.
• 🗓️ The last time DFW did not experience any 100° days through the end of July was in 2007.
• ⚠️ There's a possibility of hitting 100° this week, though previous forecasts for this have resulted in temperatures around 98-99°.

Evening and Overnight Forecast

• ☁️ Satellite and radar show increasing cloud cover from the west, with a possibility of isolated showers or sprinkles to the south and east.
• ☔ Rain coverage is expected to remain very low, with chances increasing later in the afternoon and evening, primarily to the south and east, before moving north and west late.
• 🌙 Overnight, expect mostly clear skies with south winds at 5-15 mph, and temperatures dropping into the mid and upper 70s.

Extended Forecast: Heat Dome and Potential Rain

• ♨️ A heat dome is expected to be in place for the next few days, keeping temperatures high.
• 🗓️ By Wednesday, temperatures are forecast to reach 100° again.
• 🌧️ By the following weekend, the ridge of high pressure may back off, potentially allowing for rain and storm chances to move in from the north and west, which could also lead to a slight decrease in temperatures.
• 📈 Looking towards early August, temperatures are expected to rise again, indicating continued plenty of heat with potential breaks for rain.