The National Weather Service Fort Worth has a Heat Advisory in effect for most of North Texas and eastern Central Texas until 8 p.m. Monday, as triple-digit temperatures and elevated heat indices continue across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
Afternoon highs are expected to reach the upper 90s to around 103 degrees, with heat index values climbing as high as 106 to 107 degrees in many areas, according to the agency’s Area Forecast Discussion issued at 5:12 a.m. CDT Monday.
The advisory covers Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, Denton and surrounding counties. Forecasters noted mostly sunny skies and southerly winds of 5 to 10 mph will offer limited relief. Overnight lows are forecast to remain in the mid-70s to low 80s, setting up another warm start Tuesday.
In its official update posted on X, the National Weather Service Fort Worth stated that “A Heat Advisory is in Effect for North Texas and eastern Central Texas through Monday evening. High temperatures in the upper 90s to around 103, along with heat index values up to 107, can be expected in the advisory area.”
The same forecast discussion from the National Weather Service Fort Worth office indicated the pattern of hot, rain-free weather will persist through the week. Afternoon highs are projected to reach the upper 90s to around 102-104 degrees Tuesday through Friday, with daily peak heat indices ranging from the upper 90s to around 106-107 degrees. Additional Heat Advisories are likely for portions of the region each day.
Point forecasts from the National Weather Service list Dallas at a high of 103 degrees Monday and 103 degrees Tuesday, with overnight lows near 81-82 degrees. Fort Worth and Arlington are forecast at around 102 degrees both days. Plano, McKinney and Frisco are expected to reach about 101-102 degrees.
A later National Weather Service Fort Worth update noted that temperatures should return to more seasonable values this weekend with the arrival of a weak summer cold front, though highs are still expected mostly in the mid to upper 90s on Sunday. The agency also reminded residents that mid-to-late week heat index values could climb near 110 in some areas and urged people to stay hydrated and take breaks if working outdoors.
Zone forecast products issued Monday morning for Dallas, Tarrant and Collin counties each confirm the Heat Advisory remains in effect until 8 p.m. CDT this evening, with sunny and hot conditions and heat index values up to 107-108 degrees this afternoon.
The National Weather Service recommends residents drink plenty of fluids, limit outdoor activity during peak heat hours, and watch for signs of heat-related illness.
Hot conditions are expected to continue with little relief until the potential arrival of a weak front near the weekend.
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