Building heat, tropical humidity, increasing winds, and very little rainfall. Those are our main weather stories as we work through the next seven days across North Texas.
Good morning and welcome to almost Friday! I'm Meteorologist Dan Brounoff in the KRLD Weather Center.
What you feel this morning is pretty much what you're going to get through the remainder of June. We do have a very slight chance of a late evening shower or thunderstorm today as a disturbance moves out of the Texas Panhandle however, any storms that develop will likely run into a strong cap and weaken as they approach North Texas after about 7:00 or 8:00 PM. That is essentially our only rain chance for at least the next week.
This upper-level ridge of high pressure means business. Underneath a ridge, air sinks, compresses, and heats up, leading to hotter temperatures and fewer opportunities for rainfall.
One thing working in our favor will be the wind. South winds will gust to around 30 mph today and Friday, increase to 35 mph on Saturday, and could reach 40 mph on Sunday. Those winds will provide some relief, especially in shaded areas, and you'll definitely notice the evaporative cooling effect after getting out of the pool.
All joking aside, this heat can be dangerous.
Heat Safety Tips:
- Stay hydrated and drink plenty of water.
- Take frequent breaks if you're working outdoors.
- Wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.
- Use sunscreen and wear a hat.
- Make sure pets have a cool place to stay during the hottest part of the day.
- Always check your back seat before leaving your vehicle. Children and pets should never be left in a parked car, even for a short time.
There are no significant changes in the forecast through next week. Afternoon highs will generally remain in the mid to upper 90s, with locations west of Interstate 35W likely topping 100 degrees, especially late this weekend and early next week.
Looking farther ahead, there may be a pattern change as we approach the 4th of July weekend. While it's still about 10 days away, I'm keeping an eye on the Gulf. Some forecast guidance suggests a system near Florida could retrograde westward, potentially increasing rain and thunderstorm chances across the eastern third of Texas around the holiday weekend.
That's still a long way off, but it's something we'll continue to monitor.
Have a great Thursday and enjoy the weather when you can—it's the only weather you've got!
Meteorologist Dan Brounoff
NewsRadio 1080 KRLD Weather Center
7-Day Headlines:
- DFW Airport hit 95 degrees on Wednesday
- Isolated late day storms today, mainly west of DFW
- Upper level high builds in through the middle of next week
- Mid to upper 90s through next week. Heat indices Near 103 degrees
- VERY windy this weekend
- Mosquitoes and humidity dominate
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Almanac:
- Yest Rain: 0.00”; Yest High: 95; Low: 79
- Today’s Averages: High: 93; Low: 74
- Record high: 109 (1980); Record low 60 (1974)
- June rain: 8.07”; Surplus: 5.03”
- 2026 Rain: 21.25”; Snow: 2.4”; Surplus: 1.62”
- Sunrise: 6:22am; Sunset: 8:40pm
Forecast:
Thursday: Mostly sunny, hot, breezy and humid. Isolated late day showers and storms, mainly west of DFW. High: Mid 90s. Heat index near 102 degrees. Wind: SE 10-20, G30 mph.
Thursday night: Partly cloudy and humid. Low: Upper 70s. Breezy. Wind: South 10-20, G30 mph.
Friday: Mostly sunny, hot, humid and windy. High: Mid to upper 90s. Heat index: Near 103 degrees.
Weekend: Mostly sunny, VERY windy, hot and humid. Highs: Upper 90s. Heat index: Near 105.
Monday - Wednesday: Sunny, windy, and hot. High: Near 100. Heat index: Near 105 degrees.
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