DFW Weather Update: Pete Delkus on Heat Advisory and Weekend Forecast (July 29, 2025)

Current Heatwave Conditions

• 🌡️ Triple digits were reached today in Dallas-Fort Worth, with a heat advisory extended through 7 p.m. tomorrow.
• ⚠️ Heat index values are expected to reach up to 107°F tomorrow, prompting a WFAA Weather Alert Day through Wednesday at 7 p.m.
• 💧 Recommendations include limiting outdoor time, taking breaks, staying hydrated, wearing SPF, and checking car backseats for children or pets.

Historical Heat Data

• 📅 Today marked the first triple-digit day of the season, which is the 19th latest occurrence on record since 1898.
• 📈 The average number of triple-digit days by this date is nine, with an average of 20 for the entire season.
• ☀️ Today's high of 100°F was 3° warmer than the normal high of 97°F, and 9° shy of the record high of 109°F set in 1912.

Tonight and Tomorrow's Forecast

• 🌃 Tonight will be warm and muggy with lows around 80°F and light southerly winds.
• ☀️ Tomorrow will feature mostly sunny skies with some intermittent cloud cover, hot and humid conditions, and a heat index around 106°F.
• 📈 High temperatures tomorrow are forecast to reach 101°F in many North Texas locations, with some areas like Archer City and Wichita Falls hitting 103°F.

Weekend Outlook and Extended Forecast

• 💨 A rare backdoor cold front is expected to shift in from the northeast by Friday, potentially bringing a chance of rain.
• 🌧️ Rainfall coverage is forecast at 10% on Friday, increasing to 20% on Saturday and Sunday, with a 10% chance on Monday.
• 📉 High temperatures will drop below normal starting Friday, continuing through the following Tuesday, with highs ranging from the low 90s to mid-90s.
• ⚠️ No severe weather is anticipated in the next 14 days, and the extended forecast suggests a return to near-normal or slightly cooler-than-normal temperatures.