Fort Worth, Texas – Residents across North Texas should prepare for a significant surge in heat to begin the work week, with temperatures climbing to potentially dangerous levels ahead of the Juneteenth holiday.
Monday will be mostly sunny with a high near 96 degrees. According to the National Weather Service, south winds of 5 to 10 mph will become west in the afternoon, providing little relief from the building heat. Conditions will intensify on Tuesday, with sunny skies and a high again near 96 degrees, but the heat index will make it feel as hot as 104°F. South winds will increase, reaching 10 to 15 mph with gusts as high as 25 mph. Officials urge residents to stay hydrated and limit strenuous outdoor activities, especially during peak afternoon hours.
Travelers along major corridors like Interstate 35W and Interstate 20 should be prepared for hazy conditions and gusty crosswinds. The elevated heat index poses a health risk, and residents are advised to check on neighbors, particularly the elderly and those without air conditioning. Ensure pets have plenty of water and shade.
A brief pattern change arrives Wednesday night, as a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected before 1 a.m. The slight chance of rain offers a brief interruption to the otherwise dry and hot week.
For the Juneteenth holiday on Thursday, sunny skies return with a high near 96 degrees. The clear and hot weather continues into the weekend forecast. Friday is expected to be sunny with a high near 97°F, followed by sunny skies and a high near 95°F on Saturday. These conditions are expected to hold, with no additional advisories currently in effect.
