This week, Dallas-Fort Worth residents should prepare for extreme heat, with high temperatures forecast to reach the low- to mid-100s and heat indices climbing as high as 112°F.
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Heat Advisory for much of North and Central Texas, in effect through 8 p.m. Tuesday. The advisory will likely continue through the end of the week, with NWS stating the following:
“Strong high pressure and clear skies will set the stage for very hot weather across North and Central Texas the rest of this week. Highs will range from the upper-90s to the mid-100s. Accounting for humidity, heat indices will likely range from 105° to 112° each day during the afternoon and evening hours.”
Strong high pressure and clear skies will drive the hot conditions, with little relief in sight. While a tropical depression in the Gulf of Mexico is being monitored for possible development into a tropical storm, its primary impacts are expected farther east and south, with only limited rain chances for North Texas late in the week or beyond.
Current Forecast for DFW
According to the National Weather Service forecast for Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, temperatures will build through the week:
- Monday: High near 102°F, heat index as high as 106°F.
- Tuesday: High near 104°F, heat index as high as 109°F.
- Wednesday: High near 105°F.
- Thursday: High near 102°F.
- Friday through Sunday: Highs near 101°F.
Overnight lows will remain in the upper 70s to low 80s, offering limited cooling. Rain chances are very low—10-15% or less for stray showers or thunderstorms, mainly possible in northeast Texas early in the week due to humidity. The vast majority of the area will stay dry.
Residents are advised to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activity during peak heat, and check on vulnerable populations. Heat-related illnesses can develop quickly under these conditions.
Tropical System Update
Tropical Depression Two formed in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to strengthen, potentially becoming Tropical Storm Bertha. The system is currently positioned to bring impacts primarily to the Florida Panhandle, Louisiana, and possibly Southeast Texas later in the week, with risks of heavy rain and flooding along the eastern and central Gulf Coast.
For North Texas, the NWS indicates no significant direct impacts this week, though some tropical moisture could contribute to minor rain chances toward the end of the month. No tropical watches or warnings are in effect for the DFW area.
Comparison to Previous Years
July averages in DFW feature a normal high temperature of about 95.6°F to 96°F, based on 1991-2020 normals from the National Weather Service. This week’s forecast is well above average, with multiple days expected in the low- to mid-100s.
The region has already seen 100°F+ days this summer, with the first occurrence in 2026 noted on July 7. Historical data shows variability, but prolonged stretches above 100°F are not uncommon in peak summer though this setup represents the hotter end of typical July patterns.
The Dallas Express will continue monitoring developments from the National Weather Service Fort Worth office and the National Hurricane Center.
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