Fort Worth, TX – North Texas residents face one more day of unsettled weather before a significant warming trend pushes temperatures back into the 90s and heat indices near 100 degrees later this week.
According to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue through Monday morning and gradually shift southeast by Monday afternoon and evening.
Forecasters say the primary threats include locally heavy rainfall, frequent lightning and isolated strong wind gusts. Some areas could experience brief flooding, particularly where repeated downpours occur.
Officials are urging motorists to avoid flooded roadways and follow the “Turn Around, Don’t Drown” safety message. Even shallow water can conceal dangerous road conditions and rapidly moving currents.
While storm chances decrease Monday night, a major pattern change is expected across the region through midweek.
High temperatures in the Dallas-Fort Worth area are forecast to climb from the upper 80s Tuesday to around 95 degrees Wednesday and near 98 degrees by Thursday. Similar conditions are expected across Waco, Temple and Killeen, where highs will rise into the lower to middle 90s.
The return of Gulf moisture will also increase humidity levels, pushing afternoon heat index values close to or above 100 degrees in some locations by the end of the week.
Additional isolated to scattered thunderstorm chances could return Friday and Saturday as moisture increases across the region.
Weather officials encourage residents planning outdoor activities this week to stay hydrated, take frequent breaks in the shade and wear lightweight clothing during the hottest parts of the day.
The combination of rising temperatures and humidity will create summer-like conditions across much of North Texas after several days of active weather and rainfall.
