DFW Weather: Hottest Day of the Year Hits 104°, 14-Day Forecast Insights

Hottest Day of the Year

• 🌡️ Thursday reached 104 degrees, marking the hottest day of the year in DFW.
• ⚠️ This temperature was two degrees shy of the all-time record of 106 degrees set in 2012.
• 🔥 DFW experienced its third consecutive day with triple-digit temperatures.

Current Conditions and Fire Concerns

• 💨 Denton was the hottest spot, reaching 105 degrees, near a fire that is now under control.
• 💧 Low humidity, with current temperatures around 100 degrees and winds at 8 mph, contributed to fire concerns.
• 🚒 Firefighters managed to contain the grass and weed fire in Denton County, with light winds being a positive factor.

Tonight and Tomorrow's Forecast

• 🌃 Tonight, after isolated thunderstorm activity, skies will be partly cloudy with a warm low of 78 degrees.
• ⚡ Scattered thunderstorms are expected tomorrow, with coverage around 20-30%.
• ☀️ Tomorrow's high is forecast to be 95 degrees, a significant drop from Thursday's heat.

14-Day Temperature Outlook

• 📉 The forecast indicates temperatures will be below the normal high of 97 degrees through Wednesday of next week.
• 📈 A brief period of at or above-normal temperatures is expected around Thursday of next week.
• 🧊 By Saturday, many locations may struggle to reach the 80s, with highs expected in the 80s.