Texas residents should brace for another round of high heat and health concerns as the Dallas-Fort Worth area enters an Ozone Action Day on Monday. Drivers, families, and commuters are urged to reduce emissions by avoiding idling, limiting unnecessary trips, and choosing public transit where possible.
According to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, ozone levels are expected to spike Monday under hot, stagnant conditions. The National Weather Service reports highs near 94 degrees both Monday and Tuesday, with only light southeast winds to provide relief. Officials urge residents—especially children, seniors, and those with asthma—to limit outdoor activity during peak afternoon hours.
The air quality alert poses added risks for those traveling along I-35, I-30, and other high-traffic corridors across Dallas-Fort Worth. Motorists can help cut ozone levels by carpooling, avoiding drive-through lanes, and ensuring vehicles are properly tuned. In addition to the air quality risk, the extended forecast signals an unsettled pattern returning later this week.
By Thursday, chances for showers and thunderstorms increase, bringing a potential cooldown. Rain could arrive just in time to break the week-long stretch of highs in the mid-90s. Friday and Saturday also carry storm chances, though coverage looks scattered.
Residents should stay weather-aware through the week and prepare for both poor air quality early on and possible wet commutes by late week. Advisories may be updated as conditions shift.
Five-Day Forecast for Dallas, TX
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 94, low 74.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 94, low 74.
- Thursday: 20% chance of storms, high near 92, low 71.
- Friday: 20% chance of storms, high near 90, low 71.
- Saturday: 20% chance of storms, high near 90.
