From triple‑digit summers to EF‑3 twisters, DFW faces growing weather extremes. This explainer summarizes the risks and recent local events.

A Flash Flood Warning covers parts of Collin and Denton counties this afternoon after heavy storms dumped up to 2 inches of rain. Officials warned of flooded streets, underpasses and fast‑rising creeks.

Dallas published its first Extreme Heat Intervention Guidebook, mapping hot neighborhoods and recommending trees, cooling centers and smart-surface fixes as summers get hotter.

Cloudy, muggy morning in Dallas with highs near 83°F. Storms move in late tonight into Thursday with a risk of heavy, slow-moving rain.

Cloudy, humid morning in Dallas. Expect storms Tuesday with gusty winds, a hail risk and pockets of heavy rain.

Cloudy and muggy with gusty winds today; thunderstorms become likely Tuesday–Wednesday.

Cloudy and muggy this morning in Dallas with highs near 90°F and gusty southerly winds. Isolated storms possible Sunday evening; heavier rain returns midweek.

Clear start near 72°F; highs near 91°F with gusty south winds. Showers and stronger storms return Sunday and increase into next week.

Clear, hot and breezy today in Dallas with highs near 91°F; a slight late-night shower chance and growing rain chances Sunday into next week.

Sunny and hot today with an Ozone Action Day in effect. Gusty south winds will make it feel hotter.

A UT white paper finds data centers could use up to 9% of Texas’ water by 2040, complicating planning as drought and a $174B price tag loom.

Sunny, hot and breezy today in Dallas with an Ozone Action Day; limit outdoor exertion and expect gusty afternoons.

Clear morning in Dallas with highs near 84°F today. Temperatures climb into the low 90s by Thursday with gusty south winds and a small chance of weekend storms.