Dallas is waking up today to clear skies and a warm 81 degrees, with the thermometer on track for 99 by afternoon. The heat index could reach 103, and the chance of rain is barely on the board as North Texas settles into a long run of triple-digit temperatures.
Sunday Starts Hot And Gets Hotter
Today will be sunny with a high near 99 and a heat index as high as 103. South winds of 5 to 10 mph will offer little relief, while rain chances remain around 3%; an isolated storm is possible mainly southeast of the major airports, according to the National Weather Service Fort Worth.
Triple Digits Settle In Through Friday
Tomorrow and Tuesday are forecast to reach 100, followed by another 100 on Wednesday. Thursday and Friday could be the hottest stretch, with highs near 102, before Saturday eases only slightly to 101; overnight lows stay close to 80 throughout the run.
Dry Weather Raises Grass Fire Concern
The forecast stays mostly rain-free through next Saturday, while afternoon humidity could fall below 30% as winds strengthen later in the week. Wednesday's forecast includes gusts up to 25 mph, and the broader outlook warns that stronger winds could develop west of Interstate 35 from Wednesday through Friday, increasing the potential for grass fires.
Plan For Shade, Water And Shorter Outdoor Stops
There are no watches or warnings posted for Dallas at this time, but repeated afternoons near 100 degrees and heat-index values above 100 call for routine heat precautions. Limit strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day, drink water regularly, and check on children, older adults, pets and anyone without dependable air conditioning.
