North Texas Weather Update: Drought Conditions and Summer Heat Forecast

Drought Conditions Across Texas

• ⚠️ The worst drought conditions in the U.S. are in Texas, particularly the Hill Country, South Texas, and areas west towards El Paso.
• 🏜️ Exceptional drought is indicated by burgundy coloring, while extreme drought is shown in red, affecting regions around San Antonio, Del Rio, El Paso, Phoenix, and Tucson.
• ✅ North Texas is currently doing well with a rainfall surplus since the start of the year, showing no drought conditions.

Lake Level Status in North Texas

• 💧 The vast majority of North Texas lakes are in good condition, with many above normal levels.
• 📈 Notable lakes like Lake Worth, Lake Ray Hubbard, Joe Pool, and Grapevine are all above normal, with Lake Waco being exceptionally high at 17 feet above normal.
• ⚠️ Some exceptions exist southwest and west of Fort Worth, with Granbury slightly below normal and Hubbard Creek significantly below at 12.5 feet.

Current Weather and Heat Index

• 🔥 Today's high reached 94°F, with a current temperature of 90°F and a heat index of 95°F due to 52% humidity.
• 💨 Winds are currently from the south-southeast at 11 mph.
• 🌳 Pollen levels for oak and grasses are moderate, while fungus is low.

Summer Heat Forecast for North Texas

• ☀️ A typical summertime pattern with heat domes is expected, leading to zero rain chances and high temperatures.
• 🌡️ Highs tomorrow are forecasted to be around 96°F in Dallas and 94°F in Fort Worth, with heat index values reaching 101-103°F.
• 📈 High temperatures are expected to remain in the mid-90s through Tuesday of next week, with heat index values around 101-102°F.
• 🗓️ Summer officially begins Friday night, with weekend temperatures in the mid-90s and a slight cool-down predicted for July 1-3.
• ⛈️ A slight chance of a stray thunderstorm is possible on Thursday, with a high of 94°F.