Fort Worth, Texas – Scattered storms will linger across Central Texas through Wednesday, but the region will turn dry and hot heading into the weekend. Afternoon highs across North and Central Texas will remain locked in the mid to upper 90s, with heat peaking at 98 degrees in Dallas–Fort Worth on Friday and Saturday.
According to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, rain chances will be highest Wednesday for areas south and east of the Metroplex, with Waco and Killeen seeing up to a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Isolated rain may also develop near Graham, DFW, and Paris, though coverage will be limited.
Drivers should be alert for brief downpours, lightning, and slick roads, especially in areas with heavier rain south of Interstate 20. Outdoor plans should be flexible through midweek before sunnier, drier conditions take hold Thursday afternoon.
The heat will be persistent through Sunday, with only a slight chance of rain returning late in the weekend. Officials advise staying hydrated, limiting outdoor work during peak afternoon heat, and checking on vulnerable neighbors and pets.
Five Day Forecast for Fort Worth, Texas
- Wednesday: 20% chance of storms, high 94°
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 97°
- Friday: Sunny, high 98°
- Saturday: Sunny, high 98°
- Sunday: 20% chance of storms, high 97°
