Fort Worth, Texas – Drivers, outdoor workers, and those with respiratory concerns in North Texas should take note: high ozone levels and summer storms are on the move.
An Ozone Action Day remains in effect for the Dallas-Fort Worth area through Saturday, May 31, according to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The alert comes as sunny skies and calm winds trap pollutants near the surface, creating dangerous breathing conditions. Residents are urged to limit vehicle use, avoid drive-thrus, and reschedule outdoor exercise, especially during peak afternoon hours.
Conditions will shift by Sunday night, when the National Weather Service forecasts a 40% chance of thunderstorms moving into the Metroplex. Daytime highs will hover near 88°F on Sunday with light winds, but storms could bring brief heavy downpours into early Monday. Expect mostly sunny skies and rising temperatures through midweek.
Here’s your extended outlook through June 5:
- Sunday (June 1): Partly sunny with a high of 88°F. Storms possible before 1 p.m.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 90°F. A light southeast breeze returns.
- Tuesday: Storm chances increase to 30% late. High of 90°F with gusts up to 25 mph.
- Wednesday: 50% chance of storms. Highs drop slightly to 88°F.
- Thursday: Partly sunny with lingering storm chances (30%). High near 90°F.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires may impact visibility and air quality intermittently through Tuesday, especially in higher elevations.
Warnings remain in place today, and more alerts may be issued as June heat intensifies. Stay weather-aware and limit outdoor exposure during peak heat and poor air quality.
