The Brief
- A heat advisory remains active across North Texas through Sunday as temperatures hit triple digits with heat index values up to 108 degrees.
- DFW International Airport has logged 52 consecutive days without measurable rain, deepening severe drought conditions across the region.
- Late-week system updates offer only a minor chance of isolated downpours, with significant drought relief not expected anytime soon.
DALLAS – Relentless heat and widespread drought conditions continue to grip North Texas through the Labor Day weekend, with temperatures expected to reach into the triple digits and no significant rainfall in sight.
A strong high-pressure ridge stationed over the state, combined with southeasterly winds drawing moisture from the Gulf of Mexico, is driving heat index values between 101 and 108 degrees for much of the region.
A heat advisory remains in effect for the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, eastern counties, and regions along the Red River through Sunday evening, with officials expecting additional advisories to be issued during the holiday.
Labor Day forecast
The afternoon high temperatures are expected to be 100 degrees Sunday, rising to 101 degrees on Labor Day and reaching a peak of 102 degrees on Tuesday.…