Weekend heat builds over North Texas
Saturday in Dallas and surrounding North Texas counties brought sweltering heat and tropical humidity, pushing afternoon temperatures into the mid 90s°F (around 35°C). With heat index values reaching or exceeding 100°F (38°C), residents experienced dangerous levels of mugginess, especially during the peak of the day.
Skies stayed mostly clear to partly sunny, but isolated thunderstorm activity developed during the afternoon, particularly over northern and northeastern areas. While most of the region remained dry, scattered storms flirted with counties along and north of the Red River, bringing brief downpours and lightning.
Sunday brings risk of severe weather overnight
Sunday will start hot and humid once again, with highs soaring back into the mid 90s°F (around 35°C) and heat index values pushing well above 100°F (38°C) across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and much of North Texas. The daytime hours are expected to stay mostly dry, giving little indication of what’s brewing to the northwest.
By Sunday evening and overnight, a complex of strong to severe storms is forecast to move into North Texas, potentially impacting a wide swath of the region. These storms could pack dangerous straight-line winds exceeding 60 mph, along with a chance for hail, flash flooding, and even a brief spin-up tornado. The storm coverage is expected to be high, with 70 to 80 percent of the region likely seeing some form of severe weather overnight.
Early week outlook: Cooler with ongoing storm potential
Following Sunday night’s storm threat, storm chances will linger into early next week, though temperatures will moderate, dipping into the mid to upper 80s°F (around 29–31°C). While the heat will ease, humidity levels will remain elevated, and the atmosphere will stay active, especially during the afternoons and evenings.
Residents across Dallas, Fort Worth, Denton, and surrounding communities are urged to stay vigilant overnight Sunday into Monday, as conditions may deteriorate rapidly. Be prepared for powerful winds, heavy rain, and potential weather alerts, especially during the late-night hours.
