The Brief
- Extreme heat warnings are in effect across North Texas, with high temperatures expected to reach 107 degrees on Sunday and 108 on Monday.
- Isolated morning showers provided minimal relief, leaving central Dallas and Tarrant counties dry as Stage 1 drought conditions remain in effect.
- Temperatures are projected to cool slightly to near 101 degrees by Thursday, with rain chances returning to 20% late in the week.
DALLAS – Extreme heat will continue to grip North Texas this week, bringing near-record temperatures, dangerous heat index values, and only sparse relief from isolated showers.
Extreme Heat Warning
Timeline:
High temperatures in the Dallas-Fort Worth area are expected to reach 107 degrees on Sunday, with heat index values soaring past 110 degrees due to high humidity. The conditions have prompted extreme heat warnings across most of North Texas through 8 p.m. Sunday.
A shifting high-pressure system out west allowed a minor atmospheric disturbance to push spotty showers across portions of the region early Sunday morning. Thunderstorm clusters moved south of Interstate 20 toward the Brazos Valley and through southern counties including Johnson, Ellis, Hill, and McLennan.…