The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a forecast that Dallas residents should take seriously. Expect sunny skies and intense heat, with highs near 99°F and heat index values climbing to a scorching 106°F.
According to the National Weather Service, tonight will bring minor relief with mostly clear skies and lows around 78°F. Tomorrow will mirror today’s heat, with the south wind lazily hovering at around 5 mph. The weekend continues the trend, with temperatures staying in the high 90s to low 100s.
The National Weather Service warns that North and Central Texas will experience "unseasonably warm daytime temperatures" pushing heat index values well beyond comfort through Saturday. This heat poses real health risks, so take precautions.
Relief may arrive Sunday evening, and again on Tuesday and Wednesday, with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday night. Wednesday holds a slimmer 20% chance, with highs dropping to a more bearable 85°F.
No spotter activation is expected at this time, so storm enthusiasts can rest easy. In short, Dallas is about to turn up the heat, so stay hydrated and look out for those vulnerable to heat stress. It seems fall is fashionably late this year, but it’ll make its entrance soon enough.
