The Dallas-Fort Worth region is preparing for a significant rise in temperatures, with forecasts indicating that the area will experience its first 100-degree day of the year on Thursday. This shift comes after a period of isolated storms early in the week and precedes a dry, sweltering weekend.
According to the National Weather Service office in Fort Worth, July 1 is historically the average date for the region to hit triple-digit highs. This year, however, North Texas has not yet recorded any days reaching 100 degrees. That streak is expected to end soon as heat builds across the area.
Tuesday is forecast to bring highs of 97 degrees with a low of 77. High humidity levels will push the heat index, or the temperature felt by the human body, up to 102. There is a 26 percent chance of precipitation throughout the day, with a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms. Precipitation is expected to peak around 1 p.m. and continue through the afternoon, accompanied by mostly cloudy skies and a light breeze.
Conditions will grow hotter and drier as the week progresses. Wednesday is expected to see a high of 99 degrees with a potential heat index of 104. The chance of rain drops to 6 percent. Both Thursday and Friday are currently projected to reach triple-digit high temperatures.
The weekend is forecast to remain hot and humid with no precipitation expected. Saturday will see a high of 98 degrees, while Sunday is expected to reach 97 degrees. Winds will generally blow from the south at 10 to 20 mph, with higher gusts possible on Thursday and Friday.
