FORT WORTH, Texas – North Texans preparing for Patriot Day ceremonies Thursday should brace for mid-90s heat and an ongoing air quality alert. Outdoor events, including remembrance gatherings, may be uncomfortable as ozone levels remain high across Dallas–Fort Worth through the weekend. Officials urge residents to limit strenuous outdoor activity, especially along major corridors such as I-35 and I-20 where traffic worsens pollution.
According to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, Thursday’s high will climb near 96°F under clear skies, with light southeast winds offering little relief. Overnight lows will settle into the upper 60s before climbing quickly again by late morning. The air quality alert, already in effect, remains in place with health officials advising sensitive groups to stay indoors during peak afternoon hours.
Drivers can expect hazy conditions during the evening commute Thursday and Friday, particularly across Tarrant and Dallas counties. Residents planning to attend outdoor ceremonies are encouraged to bring water, wear light clothing, and take breaks in shaded areas.
Temperatures will stay consistent into the weekend, with highs in the mid-90s through Saturday. Slightly cooler mornings are expected, but afternoons remain unseasonably hot for mid-September. The combination of stagnant winds and rising ozone may extend air quality advisories into early next week.
North Texas residents should monitor updates as conditions could shift with late-weekend breezes. Until then, heat and poor air quality remain the dominant risks.
Five-Day Forecast for Fort Worth, Texas
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 96°F, low around 68°F.
- Friday: Sunny, high near 96°F, low near 74°F.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 95°F, low around 73°F.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 95°F, low near 74°F.
- Monday: Sunny, high near 94°F, low near 72°F.
