North and Central Texas step into another hot day, with most communities staying dry under late‑September sunshine. The heat remains the dominant story, but there is a small wrinkle on the western horizon: portions of western North Texas carries a small chance of isolated thunderstorms this evening, most likely between 6 and 9 PM.
While the overall severe threat is low, any storm that does develop could briefly turn strong — capable of gusty winds, small hail, and frequent lightning. These will be the exception rather than the rule, and most areas will simply see another warm, quiet evening…