Dallas is starting Friday with some cloud cover, but the easy morning will give way to another serious blast of heat. Friday's high is forecast near 100 degrees, with heat-index values expected to remain close to ambient temperatures.
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth expects daytime cumulus near 7,000 feet and scattered cirrus, with mostly light south winds Friday and no rain in the forecast. Friday night will stay clear, with temperatures settling near 77 degrees before the heat returns Saturday.
Triple-Digit Heat Sticks Around Through Saturday
Saturday is forecast to be hot and rain-free, with a high near 100 degrees. South winds may reach up to 15 mph, offering little relief, and low humidity will raise fire concerns, particularly west of the I-35 corridor.
Sunday will remain mostly sunny with a high near 99, but the pattern finally becomes a little less stubborn after the weekend. Overnight lows will remain in the upper 70s through Sunday, so the city is not exactly getting a cool-down at night.
Ozone Action Day Covers Dallas-Fort Worth
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has issued an Ozone Action Day for Friday as conditions favor higher ozone pollution across the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Residents can help reduce pollution by carpooling, avoiding drive-through lanes, conserving energy, and keeping vehicles properly tuned, according to the weather alert.
There are no heat, severe weather, or fire weather watches and warnings listed for the area, but the combination of intense sunshine, dry air, and temperatures near 100 degrees still calls for caution outdoors. The National Weather Service says heat advisory criteria are unlikely because humidity should remain relatively low, though hydration and breaks from the sun remain wise.
Small Storm Chances Return Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms arrives Sunday night and continues Monday, with rain chances around 20%. The forecast discussion describes isolated or scattered convection, with a few storms potentially producing gusty winds or hail, especially Sunday afternoon or night.
Temperatures Ease Into The Mid-90s Next Week
Tuesday brings a frontal boundary, with midweek temperatures returning to near seasonal norms in the upper 80s and lower 90s and another slight chance of rain. After the front, dew points should fall into the 50s and lower 60s, making the middle of next week noticeably less punishing than this weekend even if summer refuses to leave quietly.
